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Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
Price tag $3.79

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1626 Current Rank
#1525 Last Week
#1446 Past 2 Years

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.

She-Hulk, Jennifer Walters She-Hulk, Jennifer Walters
+4% Synergy
Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+2% Synergy $0.23
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+2% Synergy $17.35
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+1% Synergy $7.92
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+0% Synergy $3.08

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 $4.10
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+41% Synergy $3.39
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+41% Synergy $6.38
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+39% Synergy $0.58
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+38% Synergy $0.95
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+36% Synergy $2.15
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+34% Synergy $0.46
Balor Balor
+33% Synergy $5.38
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+29% Synergy $3.84
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+28% Synergy $1.08

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
+27% Synergy $4.24
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+21% Synergy $0.30
Bedevil Bedevil
+13% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+12% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.22
Terminate Terminate
+7% Synergy $0.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+0% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.88

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
+13% Synergy $18.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $72.10
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $17.94
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.84
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $49.36
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+25% Synergy $4.07
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+25% Synergy $5.12
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+24% Synergy $0.95
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+24% Synergy $35.79
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+24% Synergy $0.24
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+23% Synergy $5.20
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+23% Synergy $0.23
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+22% Synergy $26.53
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+21% Synergy $0.88
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+21% Synergy $34.30
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+21% Synergy $0.77
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+19% Synergy $1.67
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+19% Synergy $0.73
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+18% Synergy $1.18
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+16% Synergy $5.06
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.37
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+15% Synergy $0.39
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+15% Synergy $11.79
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+14% Synergy $0.38
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+13% Synergy $2.81
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+12% Synergy $16.45
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+12% Synergy $2.08
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+12% Synergy $5.10
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+10% Synergy $17.66
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+10% Synergy $2.89
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+10% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+10% Synergy $1.57
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $9.60
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $46.57
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+8% Synergy $0.63
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+8% Synergy $1.30
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.49
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+7% Synergy $23.37
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+7% Synergy $8.15
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+7% Synergy $7.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.31
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+7% Synergy $6.05
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+6% Synergy $0.38
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+6% Synergy $18.22
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+5% Synergy $0.43
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $93.02
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+4% Synergy $2.68
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.33
Anger Anger
+3% Synergy $0.41
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
-1% Synergy $0.38
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
-2% Synergy $8.17
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-3% Synergy $1.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-5% Synergy $0.21
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $5.88

Instants

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

Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+17% Synergy $1.39
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+13% Synergy $4.19
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.22
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.47
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+5% Synergy $0.42
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.50
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.31
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+4% Synergy $1.40
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.58
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+2% Synergy $4.20
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.57
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $0.70
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $5.56
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+1% Synergy $10.22
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+0% Synergy $10.94
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy $7.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $28.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $13.10
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $17.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $67.12
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $2.01
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $11.50
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $7.26
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy $0.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.36
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $0.92
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+23% Synergy $1.85
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+19% Synergy $0.85
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+11% Synergy $0.59
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $16.55
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $8.19
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $7.39
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.99
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $41.92
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $1.70
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $5.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.05
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+5% Synergy $0.37
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+4% Synergy $0.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.29
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+3% Synergy $6.19
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $3.67
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+2% Synergy $0.33
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+2% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $7.76
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.26
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.42
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+1% Synergy $15.19
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+0% Synergy $1.53
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.35
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $4.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.34
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.45
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $15.83
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $11.34
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+13% Synergy $7.41
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $5.12
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.27
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $3.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+6% Synergy $19.82
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+4% Synergy $9.73
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.08
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+3% Synergy $5.24
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $12.37
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+0% Synergy $6.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+26% Synergy $4.70
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+24% Synergy $0.36
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+19% Synergy $2.46
Black Market Black Market
+12% Synergy $5.91
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+11% Synergy $1.42
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+10% Synergy $0.42
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+8% Synergy $4.65
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+7% Synergy $0.31
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+7% Synergy $0.34
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+6% Synergy $1.73
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.96
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $30.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $5.00
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+5% Synergy $3.41
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+3% Synergy $5.46
No Mercy No Mercy
+3% Synergy $26.10
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $12.05
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+3% Synergy $2.77
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $25.11
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $13.06
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $1.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.62
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+0% Synergy $0.82
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+0% Synergy $0.34
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+0% Synergy $39.45
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $2.45

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 $2.01
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.94
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $33.04
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $3.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $63.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.46
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+0% Synergy $3.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+0% Synergy $10.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $7.44
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $26.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.51
Séance Board Séance Board
+12% Synergy $4.21
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+9% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.53
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $4.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.08
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.36
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $86.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $3.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $2.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+14% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+8% Synergy $11.15
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $8.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.31
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.35
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.20
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+2% Synergy $8.57
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $10.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.12
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+0% Synergy $0.30
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+0% Synergy $1.86
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+0% Synergy $0.35
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.45
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+0% Synergy $5.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $31.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.53
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.35
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-2% Synergy $8.35
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $3.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.25
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-7% Synergy $0.68
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-8% Synergy $0.52
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $0.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82

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