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Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
Price tag $4.38

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1379 Current Rank
#1558 Last Week
#1367 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Rakdos, Patron of Chaos.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rakdos, Patron of Chaos decks.

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+1% Synergy $0.66
Unbury Unbury
+1% Synergy $0.25
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
-1% Synergy $2.39
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
-3% Synergy $1.66
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's abilities and overall game plan.

Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+45% Synergy $4.71
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+42% Synergy $2.17
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+41% Synergy $6.79
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+39% Synergy $0.86
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+39% Synergy $0.47
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+37% Synergy $2.50
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+34% Synergy $0.41
Balor Balor
+33% Synergy $3.85
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+30% Synergy $3.04
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+28% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos, Patron of Chaos decks.

Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $4.57
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+21% Synergy $0.25
Bedevil Bedevil
+14% Synergy $1.33
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+13% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $3.69
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $4.53
Terminate Terminate
+8% Synergy $0.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.51
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+15% Synergy $17.66
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $62.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $106.65
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $63.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $16.46
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $13.71
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $43.57
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+26% Synergy $3.54
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+25% Synergy $33.05
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+25% Synergy $3.76
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+24% Synergy $4.80
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+24% Synergy $1.13
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+22% Synergy $0.18
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+22% Synergy $21.31
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+22% Synergy $29.28
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+22% Synergy $0.22
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+20% Synergy $0.79
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+20% Synergy $0.93
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+20% Synergy $2.26
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+18% Synergy $0.88
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+18% Synergy $4.91
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+18% Synergy $0.84
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.48
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+16% Synergy $12.07
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+15% Synergy $0.31
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+15% Synergy $0.55
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+15% Synergy $4.00
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+13% Synergy $1.89
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+13% Synergy $15.10
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+13% Synergy $6.01
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+11% Synergy $2.33
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $54.35
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+11% Synergy $0.33
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+10% Synergy $12.85
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+10% Synergy $1.37
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $9.56
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+9% Synergy $20.84
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+9% Synergy $0.85
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+9% Synergy $0.97
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $3.54
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $16.84
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+7% Synergy $6.74
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+7% Synergy $6.79
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $90.44
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.42
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.30
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+6% Synergy $0.33
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $1.97
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.24
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+5% Synergy $2.53
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.19
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
-1% Synergy $0.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-3% Synergy $2.85
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $8.40
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-6% Synergy $0.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos, Patron of Chaos safe.

Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+18% Synergy $1.84
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+13% Synergy $3.70
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.43
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.08
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.32
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+5% Synergy $0.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $4.07
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $1.29
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.26
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+2% Synergy $3.73
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.47
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+1% Synergy $9.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $25.03
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $12.99
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-1% Synergy $5.80
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $66.45
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $13.37
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $14.61
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $12.01
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $2.02
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $6.43
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.99
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $2.95
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.74
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's game plan and control the board.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+22% Synergy $2.12
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+19% Synergy $0.58
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $8.55
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $15.09
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+11% Synergy $0.66
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $19.75
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+7% Synergy $26.24
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $7.71
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $0.55
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $5.43
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.59
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+5% Synergy $0.31
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+5% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.56
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.77
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.39
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+3% Synergy $0.28
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+3% Synergy $8.11
Dread Return Dread Return
+2% Synergy $0.39
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $8.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.97
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $6.66
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-1% Synergy $0.37
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.32
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-2% Synergy $3.97
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $22.37
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $6.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+13% Synergy $10.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $4.92
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $13.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.28
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+7% Synergy $15.46
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+7% Synergy $3.24
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.50
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+5% Synergy $6.09
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $3.97
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $11.96
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+2% Synergy $1.90
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $5.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+27% Synergy $4.13
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+22% Synergy $0.42
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+19% Synergy $1.60
Black Market Black Market
+12% Synergy $4.19
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $1.37
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+10% Synergy $0.45
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+8% Synergy $4.63
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+8% Synergy $0.31
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.24
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+7% Synergy $2.10
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $8.60
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+6% Synergy $7.79
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $28.13
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+5% Synergy $2.77
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+4% Synergy $11.31
No Mercy No Mercy
+4% Synergy $24.12
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $2.02
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $24.49
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+3% Synergy $1.64
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $16.46
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $13.78
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $1.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $0.88
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
0% Synergy $26.78
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $1.09
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
-1% Synergy $16.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos, Patron of Chaos to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+16% Synergy $1.12
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+5% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $3.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $31.12
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $1.06
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $43.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.38
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.39
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $10.61
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.80
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $11.01
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.44
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $23.12

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $2.55
Séance Board Séance Board
+13% Synergy $2.09
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+11% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+9% Synergy $2.74
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $3.80
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $5.05
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+8% Synergy $0.13
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $63.52
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.86
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $3.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.64
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $3.03
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rakdos, Patron of Chaos decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+14% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.19
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+8% Synergy $0.24
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+8% Synergy $10.70
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+6% Synergy $7.47
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $48.99
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.18
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $9.82
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+3% Synergy $11.77
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+1% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.56
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.22
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.34
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $5.13
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
0% Synergy $1.43
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.50
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.36
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.28
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $29.08
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $17.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $13.37
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-3% Synergy $6.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-4% Synergy $3.83
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $2.04
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-8% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.29

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