Rakdos, the Showstopper
$1.82
$1.82
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
#1378
Current Rank
#1326
Last Week
#1208
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
$62.47
Parker Luck+1% Synergy
$0.24
Agent Venom0% Synergy
$0.64
Black Cat, Cunning Thief0% Synergy
$0.55
Ominous Asylum-1% Synergy
$0.06
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos, the Showstopper's abilities and overall game plan.
Liliana's Contract+64% Synergy
$3.35
Raphael, Fiendish Savior+60% Synergy
$0.36
Harvester of Souls+60% Synergy
$0.85
Herald of Slaanesh+57% Synergy
$5.04
Archfiend of Depravity+56% Synergy
$6.81
Bloodgift Demon+53% Synergy
$1.02
Indulgent Tormentor+51% Synergy
$0.50
Krark's Thumb+50% Synergy
$12.79
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+50% Synergy
$0.47
Master of Cruelties+49% Synergy
$3.96
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos, the Showstopper decks.
Kardur, Doomscourge+47% Synergy
$0.50
Reaper from the Abyss+47% Synergy
$1.19
Blood Speaker+45% Synergy
$0.47
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+43% Synergy
$2.98
Mahadi, Emporium Master+34% Synergy
$0.47
Bedevil+22% Synergy
$0.34
Rakdos Charm+18% Synergy
$0.37
Terminate+13% Synergy
$0.59
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.50
Dark Ritual+4% Synergy
$3.43
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+7% Synergy
$48.71
Gamble-1% Synergy
$11.61
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
$94.95
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
$54.04
Jeska's Will-14% Synergy
$28.63
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Rune-Scarred Demon+41% Synergy
$0.58
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled+40% Synergy
$2.66
Sower of Discord+39% Synergy
$2.22
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+38% Synergy
$3.77
Balor+38% Synergy
$3.04
Demonlord Belzenlok+38% Synergy
$0.33
Sin Prodder+37% Synergy
$0.30
Desecration Demon+36% Synergy
$0.31
Orcus, Prince of Undeath+32% Synergy
$0.27
Wildfire Devils+30% Synergy
$0.28
Dream Devourer+28% Synergy
$0.46
Overseer of the Damned+28% Synergy
$0.27
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder+26% Synergy
$0.16
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+22% Synergy
$25.36
Burning-Rune Demon+22% Synergy
$4.19
Demon of Dark Schemes+22% Synergy
$1.40
Archfiend of Despair+21% Synergy
$17.03
Cadaver Imp+21% Synergy
$0.07
Tavern Scoundrel+20% Synergy
$0.11
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos+18% Synergy
$0.20
Lord of the Void+18% Synergy
$10.79
Vilis, Broker of Blood+17% Synergy
$8.99
Sire of Insanity+17% Synergy
$0.43
Bloodthirster+17% Synergy
$18.77
Nightmare Shepherd+17% Synergy
$0.25
Great Unclean One+16% Synergy
$5.11
Plague Drone+16% Synergy
$2.99
Rakdos, the Muscle+15% Synergy
$0.74
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider+15% Synergy
$0.80
Spawn of Mayhem+15% Synergy
$0.33
Ardyn, the Usurper+15% Synergy
$1.61
Chaos Defiler+15% Synergy
$7.49
Rakshasa Debaser+14% Synergy
$0.26
Rakdos the Defiler+14% Synergy
$1.68
Abyssal Harvester+13% Synergy
$0.39
Orca, Siege Demon+13% Synergy
$0.34
Torch Fiend+13% Synergy
$0.03
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+12% Synergy
$0.25
Reiver Demon+12% Synergy
$0.83
Perforating Artist+11% Synergy
$0.10
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+11% Synergy
$14.11
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+11% Synergy
$10.82
Abhorrent Overlord+11% Synergy
$0.38
Anger+10% Synergy
$1.45
Doom Whisperer+10% Synergy
$1.28
Charmbreaker Devils+10% Synergy
$0.15
Pestilence Demon+10% Synergy
$0.58
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls+9% Synergy
$9.63
Mayhem Devil0% Synergy
$1.04
Solemn Simulacrum0% Synergy
$0.26
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos, the Showstopper safe.
Undying Evil+19% Synergy
$0.46
Supernatural Stamina+17% Synergy
$0.08
Blood for the Blood God!+11% Synergy
$7.15
Doom Blade+9% Synergy
$0.19
Thrilling Encore+8% Synergy
$0.78
Puppet's Verdict+8% Synergy
$4.32
Tempt with Mayhem+7% Synergy
$0.85
Murder+6% Synergy
$0.03
Abnormal Endurance+6% Synergy
$0.08
Tibalt's Trickery+5% Synergy
$9.52
Desperate Gambit+5% Synergy
$0.54
Hurl Through Hell+4% Synergy
$1.91
Wild Magic Surge+4% Synergy
$1.18
Soul Shatter+3% Synergy
$3.12
Hero's Downfall+3% Synergy
$0.09
Chef's Kiss+3% Synergy
$0.26
Unlicensed Disintegration+3% Synergy
$0.16
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
$0.74
Tragic Slip+2% Synergy
$0.12
Not Dead After All+1% Synergy
$1.26
Undying Malice+1% Synergy
$0.49
Kolaghan's Command+1% Synergy
$0.37
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
$8.78
Infernal Grasp-2% Synergy
$0.26
Thrill of Possibility-3% Synergy
$0.12
Withering Torment-5% Synergy
$2.52
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
$4.36
Abrade-11% Synergy
$0.12
Deflecting Swat-11% Synergy
$52.81
Deadly Rollick-12% Synergy
$19.11
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos, the Showstopper's game plan and control the board.
Demonic Counsel+33% Synergy
$1.38
Dreadbore+24% Synergy
$0.50
Last One Standing+19% Synergy
$2.03
Read the Bones+18% Synergy
$0.21
Fiery Gambit+18% Synergy
$2.53
Diabolic Tutor+14% Synergy
$1.77
Game of Chaos+13% Synergy
$10.08
Rakdos's Return+12% Synergy
$0.63
Kindred Dominance+11% Synergy
$8.80
Damnation+10% Synergy
$18.91
Syphon Mind+10% Synergy
$0.49
Mana Clash+10% Synergy
$1.06
Sign in Blood+7% Synergy
$0.43
Wheel of Misfortune+7% Synergy
$5.19
Patriarch's Bidding+7% Synergy
$3.80
Burn Down the House+7% Synergy
$0.39
Haunting Voyage+6% Synergy
$2.19
Whims of the Fates+6% Synergy
$0.27
Rise of the Dark Realms+5% Synergy
$3.45
Warp World+5% Synergy
$0.94
Scrambleverse+5% Synergy
$1.09
Victimize+4% Synergy
$0.49
Sinister Waltz+4% Synergy
$0.29
The Nipton Lottery+4% Synergy
$0.16
Dread Return+3% Synergy
$0.31
Vandalblast+2% Synergy
$4.78
Torment of Hailfire0% Synergy
$24.46
Reanimate-1% Synergy
$5.15
Twinflame-1% Synergy
$5.39
Night's Whisper-2% Synergy
$0.42
Disrupt Decorum-2% Synergy
$0.83
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$5.94
Faithless Looting-7% Synergy
$0.23
Feed the Swarm-9% Synergy
$0.22
Blasphemous Act-12% Synergy
$1.83
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Conjurer's Closet+27% Synergy
$3.47
Bontu's Monument+27% Synergy
$5.69
Urza's Incubator+21% Synergy
$12.64
Herald's Horn+20% Synergy
$3.52
Boompile+15% Synergy
$0.37
Whip of Erebos+13% Synergy
$6.23
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+13% Synergy
$4.22
Jet Medallion+12% Synergy
$7.91
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.21
Hazoret's Monument+9% Synergy
$1.43
Voyager Staff+8% Synergy
$0.35
Helm of the Host+7% Synergy
$9.98
Panharmonicon+6% Synergy
$4.34
The Darkness Crystal+4% Synergy
$4.02
Blade of Selves+3% Synergy
$3.93
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$7.68
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
$1.14
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$4.12
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Mirror March+33% Synergy
$1.60
Black Market+26% Synergy
$3.41
Chance Encounter+24% Synergy
$0.18
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+22% Synergy
$1.47
Captive Audience+19% Synergy
$4.99
Havoc Festival+17% Synergy
$0.32
Planar Chaos+17% Synergy
$2.24
Rakdos Joins Up+16% Synergy
$0.28
Revel in Riches+14% Synergy
$16.54
Demonic Covenant+12% Synergy
$0.15
Heartless Summoning+11% Synergy
$0.56
Theater of Horrors+8% Synergy
$0.13
Unhallowed Pact+8% Synergy
$0.26
Phyrexian Arena+7% Synergy
$2.32
Mark of the Oni+7% Synergy
$0.30
Tide of War+7% Synergy
$1.36
The Ruinous Powers+6% Synergy
$1.00
Impulsive Maneuvers+6% Synergy
$3.51
The Eldest Reborn+5% Synergy
$0.28
Possibility Storm+4% Synergy
$1.39
Warstorm Surge+3% Synergy
$3.04
Kaya's Ghostform+2% Synergy
$0.91
Animate Dead0% Synergy
$7.45
Descent into Avernus-4% Synergy
$9.50
Black Market Connections-6% Synergy
$11.69
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos, the Showstopper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+18% Synergy
$1.35
Ob Nixilis Reignited+10% Synergy
$0.68
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator+6% Synergy
$0.21
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus+5% Synergy
$2.12
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath+5% Synergy
$0.46
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Temple of the False God+12% Synergy
$0.13
Westvale Abbey+12% Synergy
$1.77
Cabal Coffers+11% Synergy
$22.81
Bojuka Bog+7% Synergy
$0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+7% Synergy
$48.20
Mortuary Mire+6% Synergy
$0.27
Witch's Cottage+6% Synergy
$1.04
Reliquary Tower+5% Synergy
$1.99
Sanctum of Eternity+5% Synergy
$5.90
Molten Slagheap+4% Synergy
$0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
$39.21
Castle Locthwain+3% Synergy
$3.60
Lavaclaw Reaches+3% Synergy
$0.34
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$5.95
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
$0.31
Spinerock Knoll-3% Synergy
$0.66
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-3% Synergy
$7.03
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Rakdos Locket+23% Synergy
$0.24
Séance Board+16% Synergy
$0.56
Worn Powerstone+15% Synergy
$0.22
Rakdos Signet+14% Synergy
$0.73
Commander's Sphere+13% Synergy
$0.17
Thran Dynamo+11% Synergy
$2.63
Rakdos Cluestone+11% Synergy
$0.10
Rakdos Keyrune+11% Synergy
$0.11
Mind Stone+7% Synergy
$0.13
Gilded Lotus+6% Synergy
$1.06
Hedron Archive+6% Synergy
$0.26
Charcoal Diamond+5% Synergy
$0.21
Fire Diamond+4% Synergy
$0.23
Patchwork Banner+3% Synergy
$4.90
Sol Ring+2% Synergy
$1.46
Cursed Mirror-5% Synergy
$1.22
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
$0.49
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$1.04
Talisman of Indulgence-9% Synergy
$1.30
Fellwar Stone-15% Synergy
$1.05
Lands
The mana base foundation for Rakdos, the Showstopper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rakdos Guildgate+25% Synergy
$0.18
Rakdos Carnarium+24% Synergy
$0.33
Path of Ancestry+23% Synergy
$0.16
Bloodfell Caves+18% Synergy
$0.07
Akoum Refuge+15% Synergy
$0.41
Temple of Malice+11% Synergy
$0.30
Cinder Barrens+9% Synergy
$0.09
Evolving Wilds+8% Synergy
$0.12
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.16
Cavern of Souls+8% Synergy
$35.29
Terramorphic Expanse+4% Synergy
$0.16
Rocky Tar Pit+4% Synergy
$0.99
Urborg Volcano+4% Synergy
$0.25
Secluded Courtyard+3% Synergy
$0.17
Canyon Slough+2% Synergy
$0.18
Sulfurous Mire+2% Synergy
$0.23
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.06
Dragonskull Summit+1% Synergy
$0.71
Blood Crypt+1% Synergy
$17.58
Haunted Ridge+1% Synergy
$4.64
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.05
Graven Cairns0% Synergy
$2.30
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
$8.78
Smoldering Marsh-1% Synergy
$0.20
Geothermal Bog-1% Synergy
$0.14
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$4.81
Foreboding Ruins-3% Synergy
$0.19
Raucous Theater-3% Synergy
$9.48
Blightstep Pathway-4% Synergy
$4.67
Badlands-4% Synergy
Luxury Suite-5% Synergy
$19.55
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
$4.36
Shadowblood Ridge-6% Synergy
$0.18
Blackcleave Cliffs-6% Synergy
$0.83
Command Tower-8% Synergy
$0.27
Bloodstained Mire-9% Synergy
$12.90
Mount Doom-9% Synergy
$4.67
Tainted Peak-10% Synergy
$0.24
Blazemire Verge-10% Synergy
$6.92
Exotic Orchard-14% Synergy
$0.21
Sulfurous Springs-16% Synergy
$0.57
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rakdos, the Showstopper.
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