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Rakdos, the Showstopper
Price tag $2.17

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1413 Current Rank
#1489 Last Week
#1288 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Rakdos, the Showstopper.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rakdos, the Showstopper decks.

Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+4% Synergy $2.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $23.27
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
+2% Synergy $0.35
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
0% Synergy $0.66
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
-3% Synergy $1.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos, the Showstopper's abilities and overall game plan.

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+61% Synergy $4.13
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+57% Synergy $0.41
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+57% Synergy $2.50
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+56% Synergy $6.79
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+55% Synergy $4.71
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+51% Synergy $0.93
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+48% Synergy $12.95
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+48% Synergy $0.47
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+48% Synergy $4.80
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+47% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos, the Showstopper decks.

Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+47% Synergy $1.13
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+45% Synergy $0.74
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+42% Synergy $3.54
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+41% Synergy $4.38
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+32% Synergy $1.89
Bedevil Bedevil
+22% Synergy $1.33
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+15% Synergy $0.43
Terminate Terminate
+11% Synergy $0.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $4.53

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $62.01
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $13.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $63.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $16.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+43% Synergy $0.45
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+40% Synergy $0.79
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+39% Synergy $3.04
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+38% Synergy $3.76
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+36% Synergy $0.38
Balor Balor
+36% Synergy $3.85
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+36% Synergy $0.45
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+35% Synergy $0.22
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+30% Synergy $0.31
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+30% Synergy $0.29
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.33
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+27% Synergy $0.85
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+25% Synergy $0.23
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+23% Synergy $21.31
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+22% Synergy $4.91
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+22% Synergy $0.05
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+21% Synergy $2.14
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+20% Synergy $33.05
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+18% Synergy $29.28
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+18% Synergy $12.07
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+18% Synergy $0.24
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+17% Synergy $9.56
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+17% Synergy $0.54
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+16% Synergy $0.24
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+15% Synergy $0.23
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+15% Synergy $6.01
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+15% Synergy $0.90
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+15% Synergy $4.00
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+14% Synergy $0.88
Spawn of Mayhem Spawn of Mayhem
+14% Synergy $0.49
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+14% Synergy $0.48
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+14% Synergy $6.79
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+14% Synergy $1.37
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+13% Synergy $0.84
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+13% Synergy $0.33
Torch Fiend Torch Fiend
+13% Synergy $0.06
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+12% Synergy $0.18
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+12% Synergy $0.38
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+11% Synergy $0.33
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $12.67
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+11% Synergy $1.07
Anger Anger
+10% Synergy $1.97
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+10% Synergy $15.10
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+10% Synergy $0.41
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+10% Synergy $0.62
Demon of Catastrophes Demon of Catastrophes
+10% Synergy $0.25
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+9% Synergy $12.85
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+9% Synergy $5.53
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+2% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos, the Showstopper safe.

Undying Evil Undying Evil
+18% Synergy $0.47
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+16% Synergy $0.23
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+10% Synergy $9.36
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.24
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+8% Synergy $1.13
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+7% Synergy $0.88
Puppet's Verdict Puppet's Verdict
+7% Synergy $4.89
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.08
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.16
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $10.47
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+4% Synergy $3.73
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.37
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.30
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+2% Synergy $0.48
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $3.70
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.30
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+1% Synergy $0.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $12.12
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $2.02
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.27
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $4.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.65
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $66.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $25.03
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos, the Showstopper's game plan and control the board.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+32% Synergy $2.12
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+23% Synergy $0.58
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Gambit Fiery Gambit
+17% Synergy $2.78
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+16% Synergy $2.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $1.97
Game of Chaos Game of Chaos
+12% Synergy $11.00
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $15.09
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+11% Synergy $0.66
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $19.75
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+8% Synergy $0.39
Mana Clash Mana Clash
+8% Synergy $1.21
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $4.93
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+7% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $2.77
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $6.66
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+6% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.55
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $5.59
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.39
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.56
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $8.55
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
0% Synergy $26.24
Twinflame Twinflame
0% Synergy $6.93
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $3.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $7.71
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-5% Synergy $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.69
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+26% Synergy $4.32
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+25% Synergy $13.83
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $22.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $4.92
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $6.02
Boompile Boompile
+14% Synergy $0.60
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $10.94
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+12% Synergy $6.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.28
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.22
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.27
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $10.91
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.97
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.04
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+2% Synergy $2.51
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mirror March Mirror March
+30% Synergy $1.40
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $4.19
Chance Encounter Chance Encounter
+23% Synergy $0.21
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+21% Synergy $1.60
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+17% Synergy $0.42
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+17% Synergy $4.63
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+16% Synergy $0.45
Planar Chaos Planar Chaos
+15% Synergy $2.30
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+13% Synergy $16.67
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+11% Synergy $0.24
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+11% Synergy $2.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.69
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+7% Synergy $0.30
Unhallowed Pact Unhallowed Pact
+7% Synergy $0.17
Tide of War Tide of War
+7% Synergy $1.53
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+5% Synergy $1.64
Impulsive Maneuvers Impulsive Maneuvers
+5% Synergy $3.80
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $0.88
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy $1.75
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $8.60
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $13.78
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $16.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos, the Showstopper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+17% Synergy $1.12
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+9% Synergy $0.30
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.33
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.25
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+5% Synergy $0.56

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+13% Synergy $4.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $31.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $1.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.70
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.42
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.93
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $7.79
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+5% Synergy $0.22
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+4% Synergy $0.09
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $43.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.39
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.61
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-4% Synergy $1.13

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+21% Synergy $0.21
Séance Board Séance Board
+16% Synergy $2.09
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+13% Synergy $2.74
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $3.80
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+11% Synergy $0.13
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+10% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.86
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $3.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.01
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $63.52
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $3.03
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rakdos, the Showstopper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+25% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+24% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.19
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+16% Synergy $0.20
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+14% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+11% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $48.99
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+4% Synergy $0.27
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+3% Synergy $0.32
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+2% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $9.82
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $7.47
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $3.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $12.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.56
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.36
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.28
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.28
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $29.08
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $5.13
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $10.70
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.65
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.30
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-7% Synergy $1.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $0.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $17.28
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $11.77
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $6.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.29
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $2.04

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