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Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
Price tag $3.90

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1480 Current Rank
#1738 Last Week
#1404 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.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+6% Synergy $21.12
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
+2% Synergy $0.33
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+2% Synergy $0.47
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+1% Synergy $0.36
Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
+1% Synergy $1.51

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
+46% Synergy $4.69
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+42% Synergy $3.25
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+41% Synergy $6.96
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+39% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+39% Synergy $0.65
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+37% Synergy $2.80
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+34% Synergy $0.42
Balor Balor
+33% Synergy $4.81
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+30% Synergy $3.51
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+28% Synergy $0.83

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
+26% Synergy $5.07
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+21% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+13% Synergy $0.38
Bedevil Bedevil
+13% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $3.40
Terminate Terminate
+8% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $5.72
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.91
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.95

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
+14% Synergy $17.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $67.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $106.06
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $65.78
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $18.54
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $44.91
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $14.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.36

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 $4.55
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+25% Synergy $3.93
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+24% Synergy $35.90
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+24% Synergy $5.07
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+24% Synergy $1.05
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+23% Synergy $0.27
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+22% Synergy $24.73
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+22% Synergy $33.66
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+22% Synergy $0.19
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+21% Synergy $0.61
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+21% Synergy $0.95
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+20% Synergy $2.56
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+19% Synergy $0.92
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+19% Synergy $1.54
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+18% Synergy $5.14
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.35
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+16% Synergy $12.35
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+15% Synergy $0.35
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+15% Synergy $0.39
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+14% Synergy $3.60
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+13% Synergy $1.92
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+13% Synergy $15.36
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+13% Synergy $5.54
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $53.15
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+11% Synergy $0.35
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+10% Synergy $2.76
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+10% Synergy $13.94
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $9.60
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+10% Synergy $1.35
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+9% Synergy $0.64
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.37
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+8% Synergy $21.20
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+8% Synergy $1.04
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+8% Synergy $7.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.99
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+7% Synergy $6.48
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+7% Synergy $6.77
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.36
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.32
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+6% Synergy $17.04
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+6% Synergy $2.49
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $92.69
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.30
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $0.90
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
-1% Synergy $0.36
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
-2% Synergy $7.12
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-3% Synergy $2.44
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-6% Synergy $0.97
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $7.16
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $17.45

Instants

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

Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+18% Synergy $2.38
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+14% Synergy $4.04
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.41
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.42
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.40
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+5% Synergy $0.44
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $2.20
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $1.71
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.48
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.61
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+2% Synergy $5.11
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.15
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+1% Synergy $10.41
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy $6.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $68.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.16
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $13.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $15.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $11.57
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $4.54
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $1.76
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $3.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.46
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.97
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+23% Synergy $1.95
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+19% Synergy $0.59
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+12% Synergy $0.61
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $9.12
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $16.84
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.06
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+7% Synergy $27.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $5.81
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $6.69
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $0.78
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $3.36
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+5% Synergy $0.36
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+5% Synergy $0.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $3.05
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+3% Synergy $0.35
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+3% Synergy $6.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.38
Dread Return Dread Return
+2% Synergy $0.46
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $5.92
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.05
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $7.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.35
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.34
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $3.95
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.33
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $2.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $17.12
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $9.57
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+13% Synergy $6.56
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $4.39
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $6.18
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+7% Synergy $2.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.33
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+6% Synergy $18.64
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+5% Synergy $6.89
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.17
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $11.51
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+3% Synergy $5.37
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $5.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $6.08

Enchantments

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+26% Synergy $5.02
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+23% Synergy $0.39
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+19% Synergy $1.67
Black Market Black Market
+12% Synergy $4.69
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+11% Synergy $0.77
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+10% Synergy $0.41
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+8% Synergy $4.60
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+8% Synergy $0.32
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.31
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+7% Synergy $2.02
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $9.74
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $29.10
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+6% Synergy $7.90
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+5% Synergy $3.56
No Mercy No Mercy
+4% Synergy $24.53
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $2.44
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+4% Synergy $1.54
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $5.09
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $11.75
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $25.21
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.03
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $17.29
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $12.12
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+1% Synergy $0.21
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.71
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
0% Synergy $30.79
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $1.53
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
-1% Synergy $19.01

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 $1.55
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+6% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $2.93
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $29.61
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $58.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $1.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $52.44
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.98
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.38
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.17
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $10.62
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.55
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $23.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $2.95
Séance Board Séance Board
+13% Synergy $2.37
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+12% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $2.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.65
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.13
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+8% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $5.67
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $68.51
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.54
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.73
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $2.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.92
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.95
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $3.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.90

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+14% Synergy $0.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+9% Synergy $0.23
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+9% Synergy $10.91
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $7.56
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $47.63
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+4% Synergy $0.22
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.25
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+3% Synergy $9.06
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $8.67
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.52
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.25
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $5.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.26
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
0% Synergy $1.36
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.45
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $36.00
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.36
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.44
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.36
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.34
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-2% Synergy $28.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $16.81
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.16
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $15.32
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-3% Synergy $7.52
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.82
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-4% Synergy $4.31
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-8% Synergy $0.40
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-8% Synergy $0.33
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $1.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.73

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