Rakdos the Defiler
$1.58
$1.58
How it feels to play against
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2067
Current Rank
#2124
Last Week
#2100
Last Month
Links & Decks
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Rakdos the Defiler.
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Commander Vs Holiday Special: Rakdos vs Ertai vs Selvala vs Zur [MTG: Multiplayer]
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rakdos the Defiler decks.
Ardyn, the Usurper+19% Synergy
$0.60
Iron Giant+6% Synergy
$0.06
Fight On!+5% Synergy
$0.10
Demon Wall+3% Synergy
$0.18
The Fire Crystal+1% Synergy
$4.85
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos the Defiler's abilities and overall game plan.
Herald of Slaanesh+57% Synergy
$6.25
Liliana's Contract+48% Synergy
$1.53
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+46% Synergy
$0.80
Harvester of Souls+44% Synergy
$0.96
Sire of Insanity+42% Synergy
$0.48
Archfiend of Depravity+40% Synergy
$9.21
Rakdos, the Showstopper+38% Synergy
$1.75
Rune-Scarred Demon+35% Synergy
$0.45
Reaper from the Abyss+33% Synergy
$1.16
Bloodgift Demon+32% Synergy
$1.11
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos the Defiler decks.
Anger+31% Synergy
$1.61
Dark Ritual+22% Synergy
$2.94
Mayhem Devil+21% Synergy
$0.35
Kardur, Doomscourge+21% Synergy
$0.65
Reanimate+20% Synergy
$7.64
Lightning Greaves+18% Synergy
$4.45
Faithless Looting+15% Synergy
$0.29
Swiftfoot Boots+12% Synergy
$1.30
Rakdos Charm+2% Synergy
$0.31
Terminate-2% Synergy
$0.32
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Tergrid, God of Fright+33% Synergy
$18.44
Demonic Tutor+13% Synergy
$58.30
Ancient Tomb+7% Synergy
$94.69
Deflecting Swat0% Synergy
$46.20
Vampiric Tutor-2% Synergy
$50.85
Gamble-4% Synergy
$7.91
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
$26.15
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Rakdos the Defiler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Master of Cruelties+32% Synergy
$4.42
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+31% Synergy
$3.04
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled+30% Synergy
$2.20
Archfiend of Despair+28% Synergy
$19.15
Overseer of the Damned+27% Synergy
$0.22
Bloodthirster+27% Synergy
$16.89
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+26% Synergy
$0.29
It That Betrays+26% Synergy
$11.93
Blood Speaker+25% Synergy
$0.50
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+24% Synergy
$3.40
Lord of the Void+23% Synergy
$11.30
Balor+22% Synergy
$2.27
Dream Devourer+21% Synergy
$0.45
Hellcarver Demon+21% Synergy
$4.59
Immersturm Raider+21% Synergy
$0.05
Indulgent Tormentor+20% Synergy
$0.49
Vilis, Broker of Blood+19% Synergy
$8.02
Orcus, Prince of Undeath+19% Synergy
$0.27
Desecration Demon+19% Synergy
$0.35
Doom Whisperer+18% Synergy
$1.51
Burning-Rune Demon+18% Synergy
$3.66
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder+18% Synergy
$0.14
Malfegor+18% Synergy
$0.53
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+17% Synergy
$24.34
Raphael, Fiendish Savior+16% Synergy
$0.29
Mahadi, Emporium Master+15% Synergy
$0.46
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+15% Synergy
$14.20
Orca, Siege Demon+15% Synergy
$0.32
Sower of Discord+14% Synergy
$2.65
Abhorrent Overlord+13% Synergy
$0.53
Pestilence Demon+13% Synergy
$0.64
Plague Drone+13% Synergy
$1.61
Treasonous Ogre+11% Synergy
$9.36
The Balrog of Moria+11% Synergy
$0.36
Nightmare Shepherd+11% Synergy
$0.24
Venomcrawler+11% Synergy
$0.60
Abyssal Harvester+10% Synergy
$0.27
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+10% Synergy
$9.80
Rakshasa Debaser+10% Synergy
$0.29
Demonlord Belzenlok+10% Synergy
$0.27
Rakdos, the Muscle+9% Synergy
$0.98
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+8% Synergy
$1.09
Spawn of Mayhem+8% Synergy
$0.38
The Speed Demon+8% Synergy
$1.79
Solemn Simulacrum+6% Synergy
$0.26
Juri, Master of the Revue+6% Synergy
$0.31
Ancient Copper Dragon+6% Synergy
$70.01
Delina, Wild Mage+5% Synergy
$7.36
Pitiless Plunderer-2% Synergy
$3.60
Blood Artist-6% Synergy
$1.24
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos the Defiler safe.
Burnt Offering+30% Synergy
$0.99
Sacrifice+19% Synergy
$7.97
Cabal Ritual+17% Synergy
$12.97
Seething Song+15% Synergy
$6.27
Not of This World+14% Synergy
$4.83
Blood for the Blood God!+12% Synergy
$6.62
Entomb+12% Synergy
$13.77
Songs of the Damned+12% Synergy
$2.15
Savage Beating+11% Synergy
$8.25
Psychotic Fury+10% Synergy
$1.85
Malakir Rebirth+9% Synergy
$9.16
Final Fortune+6% Synergy
$15.38
Tibalt's Trickery+5% Synergy
$8.49
Temur Battle Rage+5% Synergy
$0.20
Demonic Consultation+5% Synergy
$10.83
Bolt Bend+4% Synergy
$2.75
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.68
Undying Evil+3% Synergy
$0.45
Bedevil+2% Synergy
$0.51
Thrill of Possibility+1% Synergy
$0.06
Feign Death+1% Synergy
$0.84
Murder+1% Synergy
$0.06
Tragic Slip+1% Synergy
$0.12
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$5.21
Supernatural Stamina0% Synergy
$0.13
Not Dead After All-1% Synergy
$0.58
Undying Malice-1% Synergy
$0.66
Imp's Mischief-2% Synergy
$3.88
Go for the Throat-2% Synergy
$0.79
Infernal Grasp-6% Synergy
$0.26
Unexpected Windfall-7% Synergy
$0.98
Deadly Rollick-9% Synergy
$18.24
Big Score-9% Synergy
$0.62
Untimely Malfunction-9% Synergy
$4.20
Lightning Bolt-10% Synergy
$0.99
Chaos Warp-11% Synergy
$0.34
Abrade-12% Synergy
$0.15
Withering Torment-16% Synergy
$2.59
Deadly Dispute-18% Synergy
$0.49
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos the Defiler's game plan and control the board.
Demonic Counsel+28% Synergy
$0.94
Living Death+24% Synergy
$2.36
Exhume+22% Synergy
$3.55
Dreadbore+16% Synergy
$0.58
Repay in Kind+14% Synergy
$3.46
Persist+12% Synergy
$1.32
Incarnation Technique+12% Synergy
$7.52
Rakdos's Return+11% Synergy
$0.64
Doomsday+11% Synergy
$5.31
Cathartic Reunion+9% Synergy
$0.14
Buried Alive+9% Synergy
$0.83
Mizzix's Mastery+8% Synergy
$1.62
Agadeem's Awakening+8% Synergy
$25.53
Wheel of Misfortune+7% Synergy
$4.42
Victimize+6% Synergy
$0.56
Wheel of Fortune+6% Synergy
$1474.14
Tormenting Voice+6% Synergy
$0.08
Patriarch's Bidding+6% Synergy
$2.53
Demonfire+6% Synergy
$0.08
Diabolic Tutor+5% Synergy
$1.75
Dread Return+5% Synergy
$0.26
Rise of the Dark Realms+5% Synergy
$3.07
Sign in Blood+4% Synergy
$0.60
Read the Bones+4% Synergy
$0.28
Damnation+4% Synergy
$18.68
Kindred Dominance+4% Synergy
$8.39
Spectacular Showdown+4% Synergy
$0.31
Reforge the Soul+4% Synergy
$1.84
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
$5.30
Mana Geyser-3% Synergy
$1.76
Blasphemous Edict-3% Synergy
$3.59
Disrupt Decorum-3% Synergy
$0.82
Bloodsoaked Insight-4% Synergy
$0.27
Vandalblast-9% Synergy
$2.73
Night's Whisper-11% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Act-15% Synergy
$1.13
Feed the Swarm-15% Synergy
$0.23
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Crucible of Worlds+24% Synergy
$27.08
The Reaver Cleaver+15% Synergy
$9.77
Assault Suit+12% Synergy
$0.19
Wand of Orcus+11% Synergy
$14.36
Whip of Erebos+10% Synergy
$7.52
Urza's Incubator+10% Synergy
$13.11
Jet Medallion+8% Synergy
$7.55
Whispersilk Cloak+8% Synergy
$2.15
Ichor Wellspring+8% Synergy
$0.67
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+8% Synergy
$4.54
Herald's Horn+7% Synergy
$4.33
Fireshrieker+6% Synergy
$0.26
Mycosynth Wellspring+6% Synergy
$0.29
Quicksilver Amulet+6% Synergy
$2.67
Strionic Resonator+4% Synergy
$5.37
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$0.24
Ruby Medallion-2% Synergy
$7.78
Ashnod's Altar-6% Synergy
$8.99
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos the Defiler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Black Market+22% Synergy
$3.61
Demonic Covenant+17% Synergy
$0.24
Animate Dead+16% Synergy
$6.79
Rakdos Joins Up+16% Synergy
$0.39
Bitter Reunion+15% Synergy
$0.66
Dragon Breath+15% Synergy
$0.15
Havoc Festival+13% Synergy
$0.38
Mass Hysteria+10% Synergy
$1.34
Grave Pact+8% Synergy
$18.12
Mark of the Oni+8% Synergy
$0.32
Heartless Summoning+8% Synergy
$0.37
Dictate of Erebos+7% Synergy
$14.39
Revel in Riches+6% Synergy
$14.48
Fiery Emancipation+6% Synergy
$8.53
Anthem of Rakdos+6% Synergy
$0.65
Impending Disaster+6% Synergy
$0.81
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+4% Synergy
$2.40
Captive Audience+4% Synergy
$3.85
Ripples of Undeath+4% Synergy
$5.83
Fervor+4% Synergy
$3.31
Necromancy+3% Synergy
$6.98
Sneak Attack+2% Synergy
$4.91
Bitterblossom+2% Synergy
$18.49
Black Market Connections0% Synergy
$15.42
Curse of Opulence0% Synergy
$0.55
Theater of Horrors-2% Synergy
$0.17
Descent into Avernus-3% Synergy
$5.49
Phyrexian Arena-7% Synergy
$1.55
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos the Defiler to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+10% Synergy
$1.96
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath+5% Synergy
$0.51
Ob Nixilis Reignited+4% Synergy
$0.37
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+19% Synergy
$47.16
Lotus Field+18% Synergy
$6.80
Spinerock Knoll+14% Synergy
$0.47
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+13% Synergy
$34.54
Lotus Vale+12% Synergy
$38.42
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.27
Westvale Abbey+11% Synergy
$0.87
Arena of Glory+8% Synergy
$11.65
Geier Reach Sanitarium+7% Synergy
$1.28
Kher Keep+7% Synergy
$0.21
Mutavault+7% Synergy
$4.07
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+6% Synergy
$12.52
Dunes of the Dead+6% Synergy
$0.17
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.14
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+5% Synergy
$21.58
Hall of the Bandit Lord+5% Synergy
$11.11
Drownyard Temple+5% Synergy
$0.19
Cabal Coffers+4% Synergy
$24.56
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.08
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace+3% Synergy
$0.12
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+2% Synergy
$0.98
Mortuary Mire+1% Synergy
$0.28
Bojuka Bog0% Synergy
$0.57
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire0% Synergy
$6.61
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.15
Phyrexian Tower-3% Synergy
$19.73
Reliquary Tower-8% Synergy
$1.98
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Rakdos Locket+13% Synergy
$0.24
Gilded Lotus+12% Synergy
$1.28
Rakdos Cluestone+11% Synergy
$0.11
Rakdos Keyrune+11% Synergy
$0.13
Rakdos Signet+10% Synergy
$0.76
Commander's Sphere+8% Synergy
$0.16
Mana Crypt+5% Synergy
$55.47
Hedron Archive+5% Synergy
$0.25
Thran Dynamo+4% Synergy
$2.44
Worn Powerstone+4% Synergy
$0.24
Charcoal Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.26
Séance Board+3% Synergy
$1.05
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.24
Jeweled Lotus+2% Synergy
$30.05
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
$1.07
Talisman of Indulgence-6% Synergy
$1.94
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
$0.22
Fellwar Stone-11% Synergy
$1.12
Thought Vessel-11% Synergy
$1.33
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.51
Lands
The mana base foundation for Rakdos the Defiler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rakdos Carnarium+27% Synergy
$0.32
Graven Cairns+14% Synergy
$3.36
Blood Crypt+11% Synergy
$15.33
Path of Ancestry+9% Synergy
$0.18
Malakir Rebirth+9% Synergy
$9.16
Shadowblood Ridge+8% Synergy
$0.28
Rakdos Guildgate+8% Synergy
$0.15
Agadeem's Awakening+8% Synergy
$25.53
Prismatic Vista+5% Synergy
$30.44
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
$34.04
Sulfurous Springs+3% Synergy
$0.40
Bloodstained Mire+3% Synergy
$13.68
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.68
Mountain+2% Synergy
$0.06
Badlands+2% Synergy
Marsh Flats+2% Synergy
$22.75
Sulfurous Mire+2% Synergy
$0.22
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.07
Polluted Delta+1% Synergy
$15.21
Verdant Catacombs+1% Synergy
$21.61
Akoum Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.16
City of Brass+1% Synergy
$17.11
Mana Confluence+1% Synergy
$29.32
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$5.21
Arid Mesa0% Synergy
$24.53
Scalding Tarn0% Synergy
$24.04
Geothermal Bog-1% Synergy
$0.22
Wooded Foothills-1% Synergy
$14.12
Luxury Suite-2% Synergy
$13.40
Dragonskull Summit-3% Synergy
$1.01
Myriad Landscape-3% Synergy
$0.11
Raucous Theater-3% Synergy
$8.92
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$3.53
Blazemire Verge-4% Synergy
$6.82
Bloodsoaked Insight-4% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse-5% Synergy
$0.28
Tainted Peak-6% Synergy
$0.31
Canyon Slough-6% Synergy
$0.40
Bloodfell Caves-7% Synergy
$0.11
Foreboding Ruins-8% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of Malice-8% Synergy
$0.22
Blackcleave Cliffs-8% Synergy
$1.23
Mount Doom-9% Synergy
$3.80
Command Tower-11% Synergy
$0.22
Evolving Wilds-11% Synergy
$0.23
Blightstep Pathway-12% Synergy
$4.57
Haunted Ridge-14% Synergy
$3.99
Smoldering Marsh-15% Synergy
$0.38
Exotic Orchard-21% Synergy
$0.45
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