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Rakdos, the Showstopper
Price tag $1.82

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1378 Current Rank
#1326 Last Week
#1208 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.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $62.47
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+1% Synergy $0.24
Agent Venom Agent Venom
0% Synergy $0.64
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
0% Synergy $0.55
Ominous Asylum 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 Liliana's Contract
+64% Synergy $3.35
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+60% Synergy $0.36
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+60% Synergy $0.85
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+57% Synergy $5.04
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+56% Synergy $6.81
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+53% Synergy $1.02
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+51% Synergy $0.50
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+50% Synergy $12.79
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+50% Synergy $0.47
Master of Cruelties 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 Kardur, Doomscourge
+47% Synergy $0.50
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+47% Synergy $1.19
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+45% Synergy $0.47
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+43% Synergy $2.98
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+34% Synergy $0.47
Bedevil Bedevil
+22% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+18% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
+13% Synergy $0.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $48.71
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $11.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $54.04
Jeska's Will 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 Rune-Scarred Demon
+41% Synergy $0.58
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+40% Synergy $2.66
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+39% Synergy $2.22
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+38% Synergy $3.77
Balor Balor
+38% Synergy $3.04
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+38% Synergy $0.33
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+37% Synergy $0.30
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+36% Synergy $0.31
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+32% Synergy $0.27
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+30% Synergy $0.28
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+28% Synergy $0.46
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.27
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+26% Synergy $0.16
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+22% Synergy $25.36
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+22% Synergy $4.19
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+22% Synergy $1.40
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+21% Synergy $17.03
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+21% Synergy $0.07
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+20% Synergy $0.11
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+18% Synergy $0.20
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+18% Synergy $10.79
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+17% Synergy $8.99
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+17% Synergy $0.43
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+17% Synergy $18.77
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+17% Synergy $0.25
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+16% Synergy $5.11
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+16% Synergy $2.99
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+15% Synergy $0.74
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+15% Synergy $0.80
Spawn of Mayhem Spawn of Mayhem
+15% Synergy $0.33
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+15% Synergy $1.61
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+15% Synergy $7.49
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+14% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+14% Synergy $1.68
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.39
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+13% Synergy $0.34
Torch Fiend Torch Fiend
+13% Synergy $0.03
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+12% Synergy $0.25
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+12% Synergy $0.83
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+11% Synergy $0.10
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+11% Synergy $14.11
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $10.82
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+11% Synergy $0.38
Anger Anger
+10% Synergy $1.45
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+10% Synergy $1.28
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+10% Synergy $0.15
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+10% Synergy $0.58
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+9% Synergy $9.63
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
0% Synergy $1.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Undying Evil Undying Evil
+19% Synergy $0.46
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+17% Synergy $0.08
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+11% Synergy $7.15
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.19
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+8% Synergy $0.78
Puppet's Verdict Puppet's Verdict
+8% Synergy $4.32
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+7% Synergy $0.85
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.03
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.52
Desperate Gambit Desperate Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.54
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+4% Synergy $1.91
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.18
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+3% Synergy $3.12
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.09
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.26
Unlicensed Disintegration Unlicensed Disintegration
+3% Synergy $0.16
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.74
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.12
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+1% Synergy $1.26
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.49
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+1% Synergy $0.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.78
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.12
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.52
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.36
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $52.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $19.11

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+33% Synergy $1.38
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+24% Synergy $0.50
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+19% Synergy $2.03
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Gambit Fiery Gambit
+18% Synergy $2.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+14% Synergy $1.77
Game of Chaos Game of Chaos
+13% Synergy $10.08
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+12% Synergy $0.63
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $8.80
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $18.91
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+10% Synergy $0.49
Mana Clash Mana Clash
+10% Synergy $1.06
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.43
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $5.19
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $3.80
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+7% Synergy $0.39
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+6% Synergy $2.19
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+6% Synergy $0.27
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.45
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $0.94
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+5% Synergy $1.09
Victimize Victimize
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+4% Synergy $0.29
The Nipton Lottery The Nipton Lottery
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $4.78
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
0% Synergy $24.46
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $5.15
Twinflame Twinflame
-1% Synergy $5.39
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.42
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-2% Synergy $0.83
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.94
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $3.47
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+27% Synergy $5.69
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $12.64
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $3.52
Boompile Boompile
+15% Synergy $0.37
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+13% Synergy $6.23
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+13% Synergy $4.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $7.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.21
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+9% Synergy $1.43
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.35
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $9.98
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $4.34
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.02
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.93
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Mirror March Mirror March
+33% Synergy $1.60
Black Market Black Market
+26% Synergy $3.41
Chance Encounter Chance Encounter
+24% Synergy $0.18
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+22% Synergy $1.47
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+19% Synergy $4.99
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+17% Synergy $0.32
Planar Chaos Planar Chaos
+17% Synergy $2.24
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+16% Synergy $0.28
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+14% Synergy $16.54
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+12% Synergy $0.15
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+11% Synergy $0.56
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+8% Synergy $0.13
Unhallowed Pact Unhallowed Pact
+8% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $2.32
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+7% Synergy $0.30
Tide of War Tide of War
+7% Synergy $1.36
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+6% Synergy $1.00
Impulsive Maneuvers Impulsive Maneuvers
+6% Synergy $3.51
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.28
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+4% Synergy $1.39
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $3.04
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy $0.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $7.45
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $9.50
Black Market Connections 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 Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+18% Synergy $1.35
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+10% Synergy $0.68
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.21
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.12
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath 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 Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $1.77
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $22.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $48.20
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.27
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $1.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.99
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $5.90
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+4% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $39.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.60
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.95
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-3% Synergy $0.66
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+23% Synergy $0.24
Séance Board Séance Board
+16% Synergy $0.56
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $2.63
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.10
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+11% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.13
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-9% Synergy $1.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+25% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+24% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.16
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+18% Synergy $0.07
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+15% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+11% Synergy $0.30
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $35.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+4% Synergy $0.99
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.17
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.71
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $17.58
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $4.64
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $2.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.78
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.20
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.81
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-3% Synergy $0.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $9.48
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.67
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $19.55
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.36
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.18
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-6% Synergy $0.83
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $12.90
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $4.67
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-10% Synergy $0.24
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $6.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.21
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $0.57

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