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Rakdos, the Muscle
Price tag $1.08

Legendary Creature — Demon Mercenary

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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Sacrifice 30% Aristocrats 19% Combo 11% Treasure 6% Theft 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Rakdos, the Muscle players are trying out in Combo decks.

Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+2% Synergy $0.19
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $13.12
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
0% Synergy $0.38
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-1% Synergy $2.25
Flashback Flashback
-2% Synergy $3.70

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Rakdos, the Muscle's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+88% Synergy $0.26
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+87% Synergy $1.07
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+85% Synergy $0.33
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+83% Synergy $9.81
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+79% Synergy $1.60
Fury Fury
+79% Synergy $0.58
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+79% Synergy $14.95
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+77% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+75% Synergy $55.96
Grief Grief
+75% Synergy $2.87

Top Cards

The staple cards most Rakdos, the Muscle Combo decks run as their core.

Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+75% Synergy $14.63
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+74% Synergy $0.54
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+73% Synergy $7.76
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+68% Synergy $16.46
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+64% Synergy $0.58
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+64% Synergy $1.75
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+63% Synergy $0.41
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+59% Synergy $17.57
Reanimate Reanimate
+52% Synergy $8.61
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+51% Synergy $11.92

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Rakdos, the Muscle Combo game on their own.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+53% Synergy $11.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+51% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+47% Synergy $76.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+46% Synergy $131.68
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+44% Synergy $171.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+43% Synergy $112.13
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+38% Synergy $44.92
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+32% Synergy $163.77
Gamble Gamble
+28% Synergy $16.74
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+25% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Rakdos, the Muscle decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+59% Synergy $0.40
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+53% Synergy $0.48
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+52% Synergy $0.32
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
+52% Synergy $0.20
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+50% Synergy $0.42
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+49% Synergy $0.23
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+46% Synergy $0.35
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+46% Synergy $0.32
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+45% Synergy $1.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+43% Synergy $33.75
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.89
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+43% Synergy $3.26
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+41% Synergy $43.84
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+41% Synergy $0.39
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+40% Synergy $0.72
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+39% Synergy $0.52
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $4.37
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+38% Synergy $0.63
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+38% Synergy $30.86
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+37% Synergy $4.23
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+36% Synergy $19.49
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+36% Synergy $4.19
Offalsnout Offalsnout
+36% Synergy $0.25
Flamekin Harbinger Flamekin Harbinger
+36% Synergy $12.62
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+33% Synergy $6.19
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+33% Synergy $0.23
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+30% Synergy $0.29
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+28% Synergy $5.10
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+26% Synergy $5.03
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+26% Synergy $0.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+25% Synergy $2.55
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+25% Synergy $1.01
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+24% Synergy $19.34
________ Goblin ________ Goblin
+24% Synergy $0.36
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+21% Synergy $21.36
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+20% Synergy $18.84
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+20% Synergy $1.97
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+19% Synergy $0.37
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+19% Synergy $0.35
Cathodion Cathodion
+19% Synergy $0.18
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+17% Synergy $3.87
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.38
Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+17% Synergy $3.47
Thunderscape Familiar Thunderscape Familiar
+17% Synergy $0.27
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.32
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+16% Synergy $1.35
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+14% Synergy $13.60
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+11% Synergy $3.37
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+8% Synergy $1.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rakdos, the Muscle's Combo deck ahead.

Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+56% Synergy $1.44
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+52% Synergy $13.61
Entomb Entomb
+50% Synergy $18.02
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+44% Synergy $11.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+40% Synergy $12.56
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+39% Synergy $65.21
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+39% Synergy $4.89
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+34% Synergy $3.45
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+19% Synergy $8.56
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+16% Synergy $7.61
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+15% Synergy $1.48
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+13% Synergy $27.53
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $4.47
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+8% Synergy $17.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $2.42
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.70
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+6% Synergy $8.25
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+5% Synergy $1.87
Dismember Dismember
+5% Synergy $5.18
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $4.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.15
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $6.96
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $14.77
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.96
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $12.79
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-1% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-2% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $17.51
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.41
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.69
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.76
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $0.83
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.56
Bedevil Bedevil
-26% Synergy $0.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-28% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
-28% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-32% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Rakdos, the Muscle.

Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+42% Synergy $5.98
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+31% Synergy $15.43
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $27.44
Victimize Victimize
+13% Synergy $2.27
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+13% Synergy $0.42
Cabal Therapy Cabal Therapy
+13% Synergy $6.66
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+12% Synergy $2.02
Twinflame Twinflame
+10% Synergy $0.80
Unearth Unearth
+10% Synergy $0.60
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.73
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+9% Synergy $8.19
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+7% Synergy $17.52
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+6% Synergy $4.48
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $2.77
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $2107.72
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.42
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $9.35
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+5% Synergy $0.20
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $1.27
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+3% Synergy $14.16
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $24.65
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $11.66
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+3% Synergy $0.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $3.31
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+1% Synergy $0.65
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.47
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.01
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-18% Synergy $0.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-19% Synergy $1.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-21% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-30% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rakdos, the Muscle Combo decks.

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+19% Synergy $1.84
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+17% Synergy $10.25
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+16% Synergy $16.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $104.30
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+4% Synergy $6.62
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Rakdos, the Muscle decks.

Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+56% Synergy $0.52
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+21% Synergy $2.38
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+20% Synergy $5.15
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+12% Synergy $13.10
Necropotence Necropotence
+11% Synergy $37.69
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+7% Synergy $0.31
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $17.47
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $21.49
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $28.37
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $31.23
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $5.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-11% Synergy $13.42

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rakdos, the Muscle Combo decks.

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+59% Synergy $25.29
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+21% Synergy $540.27
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+19% Synergy $8.59
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+17% Synergy $4.19
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+10% Synergy $0.87
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $0.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $63.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $43.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $11.29
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+6% Synergy $5.09
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+6% Synergy $1.94
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $2.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $34.50
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $7.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rakdos, the Muscle's Combo strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+52% Synergy $36.20
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+33% Synergy $819.15
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+27% Synergy $0.61
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+21% Synergy $472.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+19% Synergy $241.89
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+18% Synergy $1118.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.69
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $76.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.70
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.44
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $109.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-21% Synergy $2.81

Lands

The mana base behind Rakdos, the Muscle's Combo decks.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+45% Synergy $1.24
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.89
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+42% Synergy $17.35
City of Brass City of Brass
+39% Synergy $11.03
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+38% Synergy $34.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+37% Synergy $19.37
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+37% Synergy $53.37
Badlands Badlands
+36% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+35% Synergy $28.51
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+34% Synergy $8.83
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+34% Synergy $31.12
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+31% Synergy $8.41
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+30% Synergy $1.12
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+28% Synergy $11.27
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+25% Synergy $8.54
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+25% Synergy $10.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+23% Synergy $38.56
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+22% Synergy $29.61
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $51.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+20% Synergy $17.02
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $27.44
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+13% Synergy $8.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.34
Starting Town Starting Town
+10% Synergy $9.70
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+10% Synergy $37.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $2.42
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.69
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $9.35
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.89
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $9.24
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.57
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+3% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $34.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.05
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-1% Synergy $2.04
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $17.51
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-6% Synergy $4.85
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $8.32
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $1.18
Mountain Mountain
-12% Synergy $0.16
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-12% Synergy $0.39
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-13% Synergy $0.32
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-14% Synergy $0.37
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-20% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-20% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-20% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-24% Synergy $0.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rakdos, the Muscle: Combo.

Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tormod, the Desecrator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sarevok, Deathbringer Street Urchin Sarevok, Deathbringer // Street Urchin
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tymna the Weaver Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tymna the Weaver
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Tormod, the Desecrator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Tormod, the Desecrator
Garna, the Bloodflame Garna, the Bloodflame
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sengir, the Dark Baron Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Tana, the Bloodsower Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tana, the Bloodsower // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Faceless One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Faceless One
Korvold, Gleeful Glutton Korvold, Gleeful Glutton
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Jeska, Thrice Reborn Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akul the Unrepentant Akul the Unrepentant
Ashling, the Extinguisher Ashling, the Extinguisher
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Tymna the Weaver Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tymna the Weaver
Lyzolda, the Blood Witch Lyzolda, the Blood Witch
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Street Urchin Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Street Urchin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Dargo, the Shipwrecker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Francisco, Fowl Marauder Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tymna the Weaver Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tymna the Weaver
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender