Rakdos the Defiler
$1.57
$1.57
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2594
Current Rank
#2922
Last Week
#2386
Past 2 Years
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Rakdos the Defiler.
Decks We've Been Too Scared to Play | Commander Clash S16 E12
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Codie vs Etali vs Omnath vs Rakdos | MTG EDH Gameplay | Quintessential Commander 24
Rakdos vs Tishana vs Sigarda vs Glint-Eye EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
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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.
Emeritus of Woe+4% Synergy
$16.66
Coercive Impetus+3% Synergy
$0.28
Petrified Hamlet+2% Synergy
$0.61
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos the Defiler's abilities and overall game plan.
Herald of Slaanesh+52% Synergy
$6.44
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+46% Synergy
$0.95
Sire of Insanity+45% Synergy
$0.54
Harvester of Souls+45% Synergy
$2.15
Rakdos, the Showstopper+42% Synergy
$3.55
Liliana's Contract+40% Synergy
$4.74
Archfiend of Depravity+39% Synergy
$4.10
Reaper from the Abyss+34% Synergy
$0.95
Demonic Counsel+33% Synergy
$1.82
Master of Cruelties+32% Synergy
$5.34
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos the Defiler decks.
Anger+29% Synergy
$0.41
Reanimate+22% Synergy
$8.28
Mayhem Devil+21% Synergy
$0.29
Lightning Greaves+16% Synergy
$4.39
Dark Ritual+15% Synergy
$3.90
Faithless Looting+13% Synergy
$0.25
Swiftfoot Boots+10% Synergy
$1.91
Bedevil+10% Synergy
$0.27
Terminate+4% Synergy
$0.45
Rakdos Charm+2% Synergy
$0.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Tergrid, God of Fright+26% Synergy
$18.65
Demonic Tutor+11% Synergy
$72.88
Ancient Tomb+6% Synergy
$129.20
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
$61.79
Gamble-3% Synergy
$15.60
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$42.79
Bolas's Citadel-3% Synergy
$18.10
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Rakdos the Defiler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Rune-Scarred Demon+32% Synergy
$0.79
Bloodgift Demon+31% Synergy
$0.89
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+29% Synergy
$3.83
Archfiend of Despair+28% Synergy
$26.45
Bloodthirster+28% Synergy
$33.59
Overseer of the Damned+28% Synergy
$0.38
It That Betrays+27% Synergy
$14.86
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled+27% Synergy
$3.84
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+26% Synergy
$4.07
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+26% Synergy
$0.38
Lord of the Void+23% Synergy
$11.87
Vilis, Broker of Blood+22% Synergy
$9.63
Kardur, Doomscourge+22% Synergy
$1.13
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+21% Synergy
$36.76
Indulgent Tormentor+20% Synergy
$0.60
Immersturm Raider+19% Synergy
$0.24
Blood Speaker+19% Synergy
$0.44
Doom Whisperer+17% Synergy
$6.20
Ardyn, the Usurper+17% Synergy
$0.73
Dream Devourer+17% Synergy
$1.22
Abyssal Harvester+16% Synergy
$0.36
Mahadi, Emporium Master+16% Synergy
$2.08
Balor+16% Synergy
$5.38
Raphael, Fiendish Savior+16% Synergy
$0.43
Hellcarver Demon+16% Synergy
$6.10
Malfegor+16% Synergy
$0.39
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder+15% Synergy
$0.32
Desecration Demon+15% Synergy
$0.20
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+14% Synergy
$16.25
Orcus, Prince of Undeath+14% Synergy
$0.40
Venomcrawler+12% Synergy
$0.92
Rakdos, the Muscle+12% Synergy
$1.20
Sower of Discord+11% Synergy
$5.12
Treasonous Ogre+10% Synergy
$19.75
Orca, Siege Demon+10% Synergy
$0.41
Burning-Rune Demon+10% Synergy
$5.06
Abhorrent Overlord+9% Synergy
$0.57
Plague Drone+9% Synergy
$2.79
Solemn Simulacrum+9% Synergy
$0.30
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+8% Synergy
$14.32
Delina, Wild Mage+8% Synergy
$6.90
The Balrog of Moria+7% Synergy
$0.39
Pestilence Demon+7% Synergy
$0.55
Nightmare Shepherd+7% Synergy
$0.28
Spawn of Mayhem+7% Synergy
$0.50
Juri, Master of the Revue+7% Synergy
$0.27
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+5% Synergy
$4.48
Ancient Copper Dragon+5% Synergy
$115.90
Pitiless Plunderer-2% Synergy
$7.30
Blood Artist-6% Synergy
$1.65
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos the Defiler safe.
Burnt Offering+26% Synergy
$1.70
Cabal Ritual+16% Synergy
$14.58
Not of This World+15% Synergy
$6.01
Sacrifice+13% Synergy
$17.02
Seething Song+13% Synergy
$13.10
Psychotic Fury+11% Synergy
$1.16
Entomb+10% Synergy
$17.25
Songs of the Damned+9% Synergy
$3.38
Blood for the Blood God!+8% Synergy
$10.18
Savage Beating+6% Synergy
$9.08
Wrecking Ball+5% Synergy
$0.30
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$13.96
Hero's Downfall+3% Synergy
$0.28
Tibalt's Trickery+3% Synergy
$10.35
Final Fortune+3% Synergy
$17.39
Bolt Bend+2% Synergy
$5.56
Tragic Slip+1% Synergy
$0.22
Valakut Awakening+0% Synergy
$16.30
Culling the Weak0% Synergy
$11.77
Supernatural Stamina0% Synergy
$0.21
Pyretic Ritual0% Synergy
$6.22
Imp's Mischief0% Synergy
$7.40
Deflecting Swat0% Synergy
$67.16
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
$3.63
Go for the Throat-1% Synergy
$0.57
Not Dead After All-1% Synergy
$2.05
Thrill of Possibility-2% Synergy
$0.31
Infernal Grasp-3% Synergy
$0.23
Unexpected Windfall-6% Synergy
$3.52
Big Score-8% Synergy
$0.53
Abrade-9% Synergy
$0.31
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.35
Deadly Rollick-10% Synergy
$27.90
Untimely Malfunction-11% Synergy
$7.12
Withering Torment-12% Synergy
$3.41
Deadly Dispute-17% Synergy
$0.36
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos the Defiler's game plan and control the board.
Exhume+23% Synergy
$5.25
Dreadbore+21% Synergy
$0.85
Living Death+21% Synergy
$2.18
Repay in Kind+12% Synergy
$4.10
Victimize+11% Synergy
$1.72
Rakdos's Return+11% Synergy
$0.57
Incarnation Technique+11% Synergy
$9.96
Buried Alive+10% Synergy
$0.91
Persist+10% Synergy
$0.92
Doomsday+9% Synergy
$7.28
Toxic Deluge+8% Synergy
$5.18
Damnation+8% Synergy
$21.09
Read the Bones+7% Synergy
$0.27
Demonfire+6% Synergy
$0.24
Agadeem's Awakening+6% Synergy
$29.73
Cathartic Reunion+5% Synergy
$0.31
Wheel of Misfortune+5% Synergy
$7.75
Dread Return+4% Synergy
$0.42
Diabolic Tutor+4% Synergy
$2.11
Spectacular Showdown+4% Synergy
$1.29
Rise of the Dark Realms+4% Synergy
$7.08
Mizzix's Mastery+4% Synergy
$8.09
Stitch Together+3% Synergy
$1.99
Kindred Dominance+3% Synergy
$16.55
Bloodline Bidding+3% Synergy
$1.98
Patriarch's Bidding+3% Synergy
$5.15
Harmless Offering+2% Synergy
$0.20
Sign in Blood+2% Synergy
$3.52
Wheel of Fortune+2% Synergy
$2063.83
Tormenting Voice+1% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Edict+1% Synergy
$5.06
Seize the Spoils-1% Synergy
$0.27
Disrupt Decorum-2% Synergy
$4.16
Mana Geyser-4% Synergy
$1.18
Vandalblast-7% Synergy
$1.55
Night's Whisper-9% Synergy
$0.34
Feed the Swarm-9% Synergy
$0.21
Blasphemous Act-10% Synergy
$0.87
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Crucible of Worlds+19% Synergy
$33.87
The Reaver Cleaver+17% Synergy
$14.06
Assault Suit+14% Synergy
$0.31
Wand of Orcus+12% Synergy
$13.67
Urza's Incubator+11% Synergy
$15.77
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+9% Synergy
$9.73
Mycosynth Wellspring+8% Synergy
$0.38
Whispersilk Cloak+7% Synergy
$2.22
Ichor Wellspring+7% Synergy
$1.67
Whip of Erebos+6% Synergy
$7.41
Jet Medallion+6% Synergy
$11.39
Fireshrieker+6% Synergy
$0.25
Rakdos Riteknife+5% Synergy
$0.48
Herald's Horn+4% Synergy
$5.07
Prized Statue+4% Synergy
$0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble+0% Synergy
$0.30
The Fire Crystal-1% Synergy
$6.50
Ruby Medallion-4% Synergy
$12.51
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos the Defiler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Black Market+23% Synergy
$5.91
Animate Dead+17% Synergy
$4.93
Rakdos Joins Up+17% Synergy
$0.39
Dragon Breath+14% Synergy
$0.17
Demonic Covenant+13% Synergy
$0.30
Bitter Reunion+12% Synergy
$0.38
Havoc Festival+12% Synergy
$0.42
Mark of the Oni+8% Synergy
$0.27
Mass Hysteria+8% Synergy
$3.38
Anthem of Rakdos+7% Synergy
$0.25
Heartless Summoning+7% Synergy
$1.74
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+6% Synergy
$2.37
Grave Pact+6% Synergy
$30.39
Dictate of Erebos+6% Synergy
$19.32
Revel in Riches+3% Synergy
$17.18
Fiery Emancipation+3% Synergy
$17.18
Captive Audience+3% Synergy
$4.65
Ripples of Undeath+2% Synergy
$5.30
Bitterblossom+2% Synergy
$34.36
Necromancy+2% Synergy
$20.15
Black Market Connections+1% Synergy
$19.63
Theater of Horrors+0% Synergy
$0.34
Phyrexian Arena0% Synergy
$4.21
Collective Inferno0% Synergy
$1.64
Curse of Opulence-1% Synergy
$2.43
Descent into Avernus-3% Synergy
$13.16
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos the Defiler to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+10% Synergy
$2.01
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Lotus Field+19% Synergy
$2.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+13% Synergy
$64.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+12% Synergy
$51.80
Lotus Vale+12% Synergy
$40.55
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.36
Spinerock Knoll+8% Synergy
$1.42
Mutavault+7% Synergy
$4.58
Kher Keep+7% Synergy
$0.34
Hall of the Bandit Lord+6% Synergy
$20.73
Arena of Glory+6% Synergy
$7.49
Geier Reach Sanitarium+6% Synergy
$1.50
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+6% Synergy
$39.40
Dunes of the Dead+5% Synergy
$0.35
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace+5% Synergy
$0.21
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+5% Synergy
$18.98
Westvale Abbey+5% Synergy
$3.14
Cabal Coffers+4% Synergy
$33.13
Drownyard Temple+4% Synergy
$0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+3% Synergy
$2.88
Temple of the False God+2% Synergy
$0.33
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$7.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+1% Synergy
$10.89
Bojuka Bog+1% Synergy
$0.73
Mortuary Mire+1% Synergy
$0.46
Phyrexian Tower-2% Synergy
$26.40
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
$2.99
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Rakdos Locket+16% Synergy
$0.18
Rakdos Keyrune+12% Synergy
$0.25
Rakdos Cluestone+12% Synergy
$0.13
Rakdos Signet+12% Synergy
$2.65
Commander's Sphere+9% Synergy
$0.33
Gilded Lotus+8% Synergy
$1.08
Hedron Archive+5% Synergy
$0.23
Thran Dynamo+5% Synergy
$5.50
Séance Board+3% Synergy
$4.08
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.37
Charcoal Diamond0% Synergy
$0.37
Fire Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.39
Talisman of Indulgence-1% Synergy
$2.03
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.19
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
$3.30
Thought Vessel-9% Synergy
$2.50
Fellwar Stone-11% Synergy
$2.20
Arcane Signet-13% Synergy
$1.10
Lands
The mana base foundation for Rakdos the Defiler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rakdos Carnarium+29% Synergy
$0.32
Blood Crypt+10% Synergy
$9.84
Rakdos Guildgate+9% Synergy
$0.11
Path of Ancestry+8% Synergy
$0.28
Graven Cairns+8% Synergy
$3.51
Agadeem's Awakening+6% Synergy
$29.73
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$13.96
Badlands+4% Synergy
Shadowblood Ridge+3% Synergy
$0.33
Cavern of Souls+2% Synergy
$50.28
Raucous Theater+2% Synergy
$11.05
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$37.92
Marsh Flats+2% Synergy
$32.53
Akoum Refuge+2% Synergy
$0.35
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.30
Mountain+1% Synergy
$2.00
Verdant Catacombs+0% Synergy
$31.32
Arid Mesa+0% Synergy
$32.91
Swamp+0% Synergy
$2.00
Sulfurous Springs+0% Synergy
$0.98
Bloodstained Mire+0% Synergy
$18.15
Valakut Awakening+0% Synergy
$16.30
Scalding Tarn0% Synergy
$36.78
Wooded Foothills0% Synergy
$17.45
Polluted Delta0% Synergy
$19.48
City of Brass0% Synergy
$10.49
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
$3.63
Luxury Suite-2% Synergy
$31.33
Dragonskull Summit-3% Synergy
$0.55
Canyon Slough-3% Synergy
$0.30
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$3.30
Geothermal Bog-3% Synergy
$0.29
Blazemire Verge-4% Synergy
$8.91
Blackcleave Cliffs-4% Synergy
$1.86
Temple of Malice-4% Synergy
$0.25
Mount Doom-6% Synergy
$8.23
Bloodfell Caves-6% Synergy
$0.18
Terramorphic Expanse-6% Synergy
$0.16
Foreboding Ruins-8% Synergy
$0.36
Tainted Peak-8% Synergy
$0.52
Command Tower-9% Synergy
$0.21
Blightstep Pathway-9% Synergy
$5.44
Smoldering Marsh-10% Synergy
$0.31
Evolving Wilds-12% Synergy
$0.12
Haunted Ridge-14% Synergy
$8.80
Exotic Orchard-19% Synergy
$0.82
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