Rakdos, the Showstopper
$1.75
$1.75
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1338
Current Rank
#1424
Last Week
#1174
Last Month
Links & Decks
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Rakdos, the Showstopper.
Will a Badly Timed Scoop Be Our Undoing??? | Obeka, Brute Chronologist (Commander/EDH Gameplay)
Myrkul / Kadena / Uril / Rakdos | Worst Possible Commander #19 | Magic: The Gathering Paper EDH
Legendary Commander Free-For-All | Extra Turns 10 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Gameplay
Commander Clash: Revenge Week | S9 E17 | Rakdos vs. Ramos vs. Tasigur vs. The Ur-Dragon
![Commander VS S16E9: Rakdos VS Padeem VS Zacama VS Golos [EDH]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dZvTs47Y-pk/sddefault.jpg)
Commander VS S16E9: Rakdos VS Padeem VS Zacama VS Golos [EDH]
EDH Gameplay - Episode 35: Atraxa VS Ezuri VS Rakdos VS Nekusar
Ravnica Rumble w/ Rachel Agnes & Kenji Egashira | Game Knights 25 | Magic the Gathering Commander
![Commander VS S14E3: Teysa VS Rakdos VS Zegana VS Nikya [EDH]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WPW4CHlykqI/sddefault.jpg)
Commander VS S14E3: Teysa VS Rakdos VS Zegana VS Nikya [EDH]
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rakdos, the Showstopper decks.
The Soul Stone+4% Synergy
$109.80
Parker Luck+4% Synergy
$1.91
Agent Venom+3% Synergy
$10.80
Archenemy's Charm+2% Synergy
$1.04
Devastating Onslaught-1% Synergy
$3.67
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos, the Showstopper's abilities and overall game plan.
Liliana's Contract+64% Synergy
$1.89
Harvester of Souls+60% Synergy
$0.88
Raphael, Fiendish Savior+60% Synergy
$0.38
Herald of Slaanesh+57% Synergy
$5.79
Archfiend of Depravity+56% Synergy
$8.18
Bloodgift Demon+54% Synergy
$1.05
Indulgent Tormentor+51% Synergy
$0.51
Krark's Thumb+50% Synergy
$12.47
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+50% Synergy
$0.48
Master of Cruelties+49% Synergy
$3.95
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos, the Showstopper decks.
Kardur, Doomscourge+48% Synergy
$0.53
Reaper from the Abyss+48% Synergy
$1.00
Blood Speaker+46% Synergy
$0.46
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+43% Synergy
$2.50
Rune-Scarred Demon+40% Synergy
$0.50
Mahadi, Emporium Master+33% Synergy
$0.60
Bedevil+22% Synergy
$0.41
Rakdos Charm+18% Synergy
$0.44
Terminate+14% Synergy
$0.36
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.50
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+6% Synergy
$52.72
Gamble-1% Synergy
$10.63
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
$95.44
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
$59.87
Deflecting Swat-11% Synergy
$50.95
Jeska's Will-14% Synergy
$25.52
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled+40% Synergy
$2.54
Sower of Discord+39% Synergy
$1.95
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+38% Synergy
$4.03
Sin Prodder+38% Synergy
$0.36
Balor+38% Synergy
$3.09
Demonlord Belzenlok+38% Synergy
$0.34
Desecration Demon+36% Synergy
$0.37
Orcus, Prince of Undeath+32% Synergy
$0.27
Wildfire Devils+31% Synergy
$0.32
Dream Devourer+28% Synergy
$0.40
Overseer of the Damned+28% Synergy
$0.22
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder+27% Synergy
$0.20
Burning-Rune Demon+22% Synergy
$3.75
Demon of Dark Schemes+22% Synergy
$1.27
Cadaver Imp+22% Synergy
$0.09
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+21% Synergy
$27.95
Archfiend of Despair+20% Synergy
$18.96
Tavern Scoundrel+20% Synergy
$0.14
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos+18% Synergy
$0.14
Lord of the Void+18% Synergy
$10.88
Vilis, Broker of Blood+17% Synergy
$7.92
Sire of Insanity+17% Synergy
$0.43
Bloodthirster+17% Synergy
$18.86
Great Unclean One+17% Synergy
$4.61
Ardyn, the Usurper+17% Synergy
$0.45
Nightmare Shepherd+17% Synergy
$0.19
Chaos Defiler+16% Synergy
$8.88
Plague Drone+16% Synergy
$1.58
Rakdos, the Muscle+15% Synergy
$0.74
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider+15% Synergy
$1.04
Rakdos the Defiler+15% Synergy
$1.68
Rakshasa Debaser+14% Synergy
$0.36
Spawn of Mayhem+14% Synergy
$0.33
Torch Fiend+14% Synergy
$0.03
Orca, Siege Demon+14% Synergy
$0.31
Abyssal Harvester+13% Synergy
$0.42
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+13% Synergy
$0.28
Reiver Demon+13% Synergy
$0.90
Abhorrent Overlord+12% Synergy
$0.54
Perforating Artist+11% Synergy
$0.16
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+11% Synergy
$13.15
Pestilence Demon+11% Synergy
$0.58
Anger+10% Synergy
$1.79
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+10% Synergy
$10.82
Charmbreaker Devils+10% Synergy
$0.17
Doom Whisperer+9% Synergy
$1.52
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls+8% Synergy
$11.57
Burnished Hart+5% Synergy
$0.09
Solemn Simulacrum0% Synergy
$0.25
Mayhem Devil-1% Synergy
$0.26
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos, the Showstopper safe.
Undying Evil+19% Synergy
$0.40
Supernatural Stamina+17% Synergy
$0.13
Blood for the Blood God!+11% Synergy
$6.90
Doom Blade+9% Synergy
$0.19
Thrilling Encore+8% Synergy
$0.76
Puppet's Verdict+8% Synergy
$4.01
Tempt with Mayhem+7% Synergy
$0.97
Murder+6% Synergy
$0.04
Abnormal Endurance+6% Synergy
$0.12
Tibalt's Trickery+5% Synergy
$9.06
Desperate Gambit+5% Synergy
$0.54
Hurl Through Hell+4% Synergy
$1.65
Wild Magic Surge+4% Synergy
$1.05
Dark Ritual+3% Synergy
$3.59
Tragic Slip+3% Synergy
$0.14
Soul Shatter+3% Synergy
$2.99
Hero's Downfall+3% Synergy
$0.15
Unlicensed Disintegration+3% Synergy
$0.17
Chef's Kiss+3% Synergy
$0.24
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
$0.76
Undying Malice+1% Synergy
$0.59
Kolaghan's Command+1% Synergy
$0.34
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
$8.35
Not Dead After All0% Synergy
$0.89
Infernal Grasp-2% Synergy
$0.29
Thrill of Possibility-3% Synergy
$0.08
Withering Torment-5% Synergy
$2.64
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
$5.02
Abrade-11% Synergy
$0.10
Deadly Rollick-12% Synergy
$18.91
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos, the Showstopper's game plan and control the board.
Demonic Counsel+33% Synergy
$1.30
Dreadbore+25% Synergy
$0.58
Last One Standing+20% Synergy
$2.16
Read the Bones+17% Synergy
$0.25
Fiery Gambit+17% Synergy
$2.59
Diabolic Tutor+14% Synergy
$1.72
Game of Chaos+13% Synergy
$9.86
Rakdos's Return+12% Synergy
$0.67
Syphon Mind+11% Synergy
$0.48
Kindred Dominance+11% Synergy
$8.16
Damnation+10% Synergy
$20.12
Mana Clash+9% Synergy
$1.02
Sign in Blood+7% Synergy
$0.40
Patriarch's Bidding+7% Synergy
$2.79
Burn Down the House+7% Synergy
$0.39
Wheel of Misfortune+6% Synergy
$4.72
Haunting Voyage+6% Synergy
$2.63
Whims of the Fates+6% Synergy
$0.25
Rise of the Dark Realms+5% Synergy
$3.53
Warp World+5% Synergy
$0.81
Victimize+4% Synergy
$0.44
Sinister Waltz+4% Synergy
$0.21
The Nipton Lottery+4% Synergy
$0.15
Dread Return+3% Synergy
$0.32
Vandalblast+2% Synergy
$3.74
Torment of Hailfire0% Synergy
$20.32
Reanimate-1% Synergy
$5.14
Twinflame-1% Synergy
$5.70
Night's Whisper-2% Synergy
$0.43
Disrupt Decorum-2% Synergy
$0.93
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$5.54
Faithless Looting-8% Synergy
$0.28
Feed the Swarm-10% Synergy
$0.20
Blasphemous Act-13% Synergy
$1.85
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bontu's Monument+28% Synergy
$4.86
Conjurer's Closet+27% Synergy
$3.58
Herald's Horn+20% Synergy
$3.27
Urza's Incubator+20% Synergy
$12.39
Boompile+15% Synergy
$0.54
Whip of Erebos+13% Synergy
$6.89
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+13% Synergy
$4.32
Jet Medallion+11% Synergy
$8.53
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.26
Hazoret's Monument+9% Synergy
$1.64
Voyager Staff+8% Synergy
$0.20
Helm of the Host+7% Synergy
$12.57
Panharmonicon+6% Synergy
$5.37
Blade of Selves+2% Synergy
$3.67
The Darkness Crystal+2% Synergy
$2.79
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$7.33
The Fire Crystal-3% Synergy
$4.59
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
$1.32
Lightning Greaves-15% Synergy
$4.54
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Mirror March+34% Synergy
$1.83
Black Market+26% Synergy
$3.70
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+23% Synergy
$1.97
Chance Encounter+23% Synergy
$0.25
Captive Audience+19% Synergy
$4.10
Havoc Festival+17% Synergy
$0.38
Planar Chaos+17% Synergy
$2.03
Rakdos Joins Up+16% Synergy
$0.34
Revel in Riches+15% Synergy
$15.75
Demonic Covenant+12% Synergy
$0.20
Heartless Summoning+11% Synergy
$0.44
Theater of Horrors+8% Synergy
$0.20
Unhallowed Pact+8% Synergy
$0.28
Mark of the Oni+8% Synergy
$0.29
Phyrexian Arena+7% Synergy
$2.62
Tide of War+7% Synergy
$1.32
The Ruinous Powers+6% Synergy
$1.33
Impulsive Maneuvers+6% Synergy
$3.23
The Eldest Reborn+5% Synergy
$0.29
Possibility Storm+5% Synergy
$1.09
Risky Move+5% Synergy
$1.20
Warstorm Surge+3% Synergy
$4.41
Kaya's Ghostform+2% Synergy
$0.93
Animate Dead-1% Synergy
$6.56
Descent into Avernus-4% Synergy
$9.60
Black Market Connections-6% Synergy
$12.32
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos, the Showstopper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+19% Synergy
$1.73
Ob Nixilis Reignited+10% Synergy
$0.29
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus+6% Synergy
$2.40
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator+6% Synergy
$0.17
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath+6% Synergy
$0.54
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Temple of the False God+12% Synergy
$0.15
Westvale Abbey+12% Synergy
$1.08
Cabal Coffers+11% Synergy
$25.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+7% Synergy
$49.13
Bojuka Bog+6% Synergy
$0.89
Mortuary Mire+6% Synergy
$0.30
Witch's Cottage+6% Synergy
$1.62
Reliquary Tower+5% Synergy
$2.59
Sanctum of Eternity+5% Synergy
$6.29
Castle Locthwain+4% Synergy
$3.74
Molten Slagheap+4% Synergy
$0.08
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+3% Synergy
$35.89
Lavaclaw Reaches+3% Synergy
$0.29
Rogue's Passage0% Synergy
$0.32
Spinerock Knoll-3% Synergy
$0.49
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-4% Synergy
$7.19
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Rakdos Locket+24% Synergy
$0.21
Séance Board+17% Synergy
$0.79
Worn Powerstone+16% Synergy
$0.20
Commander's Sphere+14% Synergy
$0.17
Rakdos Signet+13% Synergy
$0.75
Rakdos Keyrune+12% Synergy
$0.13
Rakdos Cluestone+11% Synergy
$0.07
Thran Dynamo+10% Synergy
$2.70
Mind Stone+7% Synergy
$0.21
Gilded Lotus+7% Synergy
$1.13
Hedron Archive+7% Synergy
$0.28
Charcoal Diamond+6% Synergy
$0.24
Fire Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.27
Patchwork Banner+3% Synergy
$4.22
Prismatic Lens+3% Synergy
$0.26
Sol Ring+1% Synergy
$1.24
Cursed Mirror-5% Synergy
$1.28
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$1.15
Arcane Signet-7% Synergy
$0.52
Talisman of Indulgence-10% Synergy
$1.67
Fellwar Stone-15% Synergy
$1.34
Lands
The mana base foundation for Rakdos, the Showstopper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rakdos Guildgate+26% Synergy
$0.17
Rakdos Carnarium+24% Synergy
$0.38
Path of Ancestry+23% Synergy
$0.15
Bloodfell Caves+20% Synergy
$0.08
Akoum Refuge+16% Synergy
$0.21
Temple of Malice+11% Synergy
$0.24
Evolving Wilds+9% Synergy
$0.07
Cinder Barrens+9% Synergy
$0.08
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.21
Cavern of Souls+7% Synergy
$34.92
Terramorphic Expanse+5% Synergy
$0.18
Rocky Tar Pit+5% Synergy
$0.12
Urborg Volcano+5% Synergy
$0.25
Secluded Courtyard+3% Synergy
$0.22
Canyon Slough+2% Synergy
$0.17
Sulfurous Mire+2% Synergy
$0.23
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.07
Haunted Ridge+1% Synergy
$4.86
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.06
Dragonskull Summit0% Synergy
$0.69
Blood Crypt0% Synergy
$22.42
Graven Cairns0% Synergy
$2.66
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
$8.35
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$5.01
Smoldering Marsh-1% Synergy
$0.29
Geothermal Bog-1% Synergy
$0.21
Foreboding Ruins-3% Synergy
$0.24
Raucous Theater-3% Synergy
$9.94
Badlands-4% Synergy
Luxury Suite-5% Synergy
$16.12
Blightstep Pathway-5% Synergy
$5.10
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
$5.02
Shadowblood Ridge-6% Synergy
$0.24
Blackcleave Cliffs-6% Synergy
$0.83
Command Tower-9% Synergy
$0.30
Blazemire Verge-9% Synergy
$6.60
Mount Doom-9% Synergy
$4.74
Tainted Peak-10% Synergy
$0.28
Bloodstained Mire-10% Synergy
$13.64
Exotic Orchard-14% Synergy
$0.27
Sulfurous Springs-17% Synergy
$0.57
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rakdos, the Showstopper.
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
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Raphael, Fiendish Savior
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Boris Devilboon
Pavel Maliki
Demonlord Belzenlok
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
Shelob, Dread Weaver
Starke of Rath
Norin the Wary
Plargg and Nassari
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Krark, the Thumbless
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Scion of Halaster
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tormod, the Desecrator
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
The Beast, Deathless Prince
Krark, the Thumbless // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Prismatic Piper // Vial Smasher the Fierce