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Rakdos the Defiler
Price tag $1.67

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2441 Current Rank
#2613 Last Week
#2174 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Rakdos the Defiler.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rakdos the Defiler decks.

Pumpkin Bombardment Pumpkin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $0.02
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $61.02
Scarlet Spider, Kaine Scarlet Spider, Kaine
+2% Synergy $0.12
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+1% Synergy $6.04
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos the Defiler's abilities and overall game plan.

Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+56% Synergy $5.15
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+46% Synergy $0.84
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+45% Synergy $0.47
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+44% Synergy $0.42
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+43% Synergy $2.95
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+41% Synergy $6.81
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+37% Synergy $1.82
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+34% Synergy $0.57
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+34% Synergy $1.19
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+33% Synergy $1.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos the Defiler decks.

Anger Anger
+31% Synergy $1.41
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+21% Synergy $1.04
Reanimate Reanimate
+21% Synergy $5.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+19% Synergy $3.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.05
Bedevil Bedevil
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
0% Synergy $0.59

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
+32% Synergy $19.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $48.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.04
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $78.39
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $11.45
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $28.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $13.87

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rakdos the Defiler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+33% Synergy $3.88
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+31% Synergy $3.04
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+30% Synergy $2.69
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+27% Synergy $0.25
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+27% Synergy $14.32
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+26% Synergy $0.28
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+26% Synergy $19.04
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+25% Synergy $3.82
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+25% Synergy $16.52
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+24% Synergy $0.47
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+23% Synergy $0.52
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+22% Synergy $10.79
Immersturm Raider Immersturm Raider
+21% Synergy $0.04
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+20% Synergy $8.97
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+20% Synergy $0.46
Balor Balor
+20% Synergy $2.79
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+19% Synergy $0.50
Malfegor Malfegor
+19% Synergy $0.48
Hellcarver Demon Hellcarver Demon
+19% Synergy $4.86
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $24.79
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+17% Synergy $1.28
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+17% Synergy $0.27
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+17% Synergy $0.31
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+16% Synergy $0.50
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+16% Synergy $0.36
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+16% Synergy $0.87
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+16% Synergy $0.16
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+15% Synergy $4.23
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+15% Synergy $0.34
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.39
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+12% Synergy $13.99
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+11% Synergy $12.88
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+11% Synergy $2.27
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+11% Synergy $0.41
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+11% Synergy $0.37
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+11% Synergy $0.58
Venomcrawler Venomcrawler
+11% Synergy $0.58
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+10% Synergy $0.25
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+10% Synergy $2.94
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+9% Synergy $0.78
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+9% Synergy $0.26
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+9% Synergy $0.36
Spawn of Mayhem Spawn of Mayhem
+8% Synergy $0.34
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+8% Synergy $10.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $1.07
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+7% Synergy $5.57
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+6% Synergy $78.50
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-6% Synergy $2.05

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos the Defiler safe.

Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+28% Synergy $1.28
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+17% Synergy $13.56
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+17% Synergy $9.75
Seething Song Seething Song
+16% Synergy $6.37
Not of This World Not of This World
+15% Synergy $5.59
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+12% Synergy $7.13
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+12% Synergy $1.45
Entomb Entomb
+11% Synergy $18.03
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+10% Synergy $7.32
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+9% Synergy $2.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.06
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $4.23
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+5% Synergy $0.16
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+4% Synergy $13.39
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+4% Synergy $0.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.41
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.13
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.08
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.11
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy $0.86
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $12.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $52.72
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-1% Synergy $1.26
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.11
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-2% Synergy $3.62
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.74
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $1.26
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.69
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.49
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $19.02
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $3.78
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.02
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-15% Synergy $2.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-18% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos the Defiler's game plan and control the board.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+28% Synergy $1.42
Living Death Living Death
+23% Synergy $2.39
Exhume Exhume
+21% Synergy $3.35
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+20% Synergy $0.50
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+14% Synergy $3.58
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+11% Synergy $7.41
Persist Persist
+10% Synergy $2.48
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+10% Synergy $0.63
Doomsday Doomsday
+10% Synergy $5.80
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.22
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+8% Synergy $0.93
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy $0.46
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+7% Synergy $2.33
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+7% Synergy $23.18
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.91
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1486.43
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $5.19
Demonfire Demonfire
+6% Synergy $0.09
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.77
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.31
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $3.05
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+5% Synergy $0.24
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $3.00
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.44
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.08
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.70
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $3.35
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $8.97
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.95
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-3% Synergy $0.84
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.85
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $4.78
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-9% Synergy $0.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.83
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+22% Synergy $28.37
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+16% Synergy $8.46
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+14% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $12.73
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+10% Synergy $12.89
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+9% Synergy $6.15
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+8% Synergy $7.34
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+8% Synergy $0.40
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+8% Synergy $4.22
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.08
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.60
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.30
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.24
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+4% Synergy $0.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $4.67
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $6.98
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $3.62

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos the Defiler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Black Market Black Market
+22% Synergy $3.41
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+16% Synergy $7.30
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+16% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+15% Synergy $0.28
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+14% Synergy $0.55
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+14% Synergy $0.17
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+13% Synergy $0.32
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+10% Synergy $2.03
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $0.56
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $20.18
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $17.14
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+7% Synergy $0.30
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+6% Synergy $1.41
Anthem of Rakdos Anthem of Rakdos
+6% Synergy $0.67
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $16.54
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $10.79
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+4% Synergy $5.18
Fervor Fervor
+4% Synergy $3.63
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $8.43
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+3% Synergy $4.94
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $11.64
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
0% Synergy $0.13
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.75
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $9.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $2.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos the Defiler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+10% Synergy $1.31
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+6% Synergy $0.46

Utility Lands

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

Lotus Field Lotus Field
+19% Synergy $7.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+18% Synergy $48.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $39.21
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+12% Synergy $0.65
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+12% Synergy $38.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.32
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $2.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $8.09
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+7% Synergy $0.18
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $14.62
Mutavault Mutavault
+7% Synergy $3.72
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $0.66
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.17
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $25.21
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.12
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+5% Synergy $12.99
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $23.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.12
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+3% Synergy $0.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.88
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.07
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $7.06
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.98
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $18.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+14% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+12% Synergy $0.73
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $1.02
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.10
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+11% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Séance Board Séance Board
+4% Synergy $0.58
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.40
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.45
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $1.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rakdos the Defiler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+27% Synergy $0.35
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+12% Synergy $2.27
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+10% Synergy $16.81
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.18
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+8% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.06
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+7% Synergy $23.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $35.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.97
Badlands Badlands
+3% Synergy
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.41
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.41
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $0.60
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $12.55
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $19.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.76
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $22.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $14.94
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $23.79
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $19.58
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-1% Synergy $9.43
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $12.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.11
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.74
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.90
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-5% Synergy $0.24
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-5% Synergy $6.89
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-5% Synergy $0.18
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-5% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.32
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-6% Synergy $0.83
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $4.74
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-8% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.27
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.12
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-13% Synergy $0.21
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-15% Synergy $4.65
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.23

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