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Rakdos, the Showstopper
Price tag $2.92

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1332 Current Rank
#1518 Last Week
#1303 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.

Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
+4% Synergy $0.35
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+3% Synergy $0.44
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+2% Synergy $0.31
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+2% Synergy $3.21
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $6.99

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 $4.01
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+59% Synergy $2.59
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+57% Synergy $0.42
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+55% Synergy $4.56
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+55% Synergy $5.44
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+50% Synergy $0.94
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+49% Synergy $17.02
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+48% Synergy $0.47
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+47% Synergy $0.68
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+47% Synergy $5.20

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 $1.07
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+45% Synergy $0.79
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+42% Synergy $4.25
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+41% Synergy $4.24
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+41% Synergy $0.52
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+32% Synergy $1.63
Bedevil Bedevil
+22% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+15% Synergy $0.38
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $68.04
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $15.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $64.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $17.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+43% Synergy $0.44
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+39% Synergy $3.66
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+37% Synergy $4.18
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+36% Synergy $0.39
Balor Balor
+36% Synergy $5.00
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+36% Synergy $0.39
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+35% Synergy $0.21
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+30% Synergy $0.40
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+30% Synergy $0.35
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.36
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+26% Synergy $0.98
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+24% Synergy $0.26
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+23% Synergy $24.41
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+22% Synergy $5.03
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+22% Synergy $0.07
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+20% Synergy $1.64
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+19% Synergy $36.58
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+19% Synergy $11.72
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+18% Synergy $35.81
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+18% Synergy $0.29
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+17% Synergy $9.90
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+17% Synergy $0.51
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+15% Synergy $0.27
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+15% Synergy $5.61
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+15% Synergy $3.13
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+14% Synergy $0.98
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+14% Synergy $1.59
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+14% Synergy $0.81
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+14% Synergy $0.38
Spawn of Mayhem Spawn of Mayhem
+14% Synergy $0.53
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+14% Synergy $1.30
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+14% Synergy $7.16
Torch Fiend Torch Fiend
+13% Synergy $0.06
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+12% Synergy $0.28
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+12% Synergy $0.35
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+12% Synergy $0.44
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $13.75
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+11% Synergy $0.33
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+11% Synergy $0.90
Anger Anger
+10% Synergy $0.52
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+10% Synergy $14.60
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+10% Synergy $0.50
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+10% Synergy $0.34
Demon of Catastrophes Demon of Catastrophes
+10% Synergy $0.31
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+10% Synergy $0.54
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+9% Synergy $14.88
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+8% Synergy $5.31
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+3% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Undying Evil Undying Evil
+19% Synergy $0.45
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+16% Synergy $0.26
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+9% Synergy $9.82
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.28
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+7% Synergy $1.34
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+7% Synergy $1.46
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.14
Puppet's Verdict Puppet's Verdict
+6% Synergy $4.66
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.73
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.15
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+4% Synergy $5.97
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.53
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $6.80
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.59
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $4.23
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.38
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+1% Synergy $0.44
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+1% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.71
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-1% Synergy $1.85
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $3.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.11
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $68.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $26.08
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.64

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+33% Synergy $2.04
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+23% Synergy $0.65
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Gambit Fiery Gambit
+17% Synergy $2.55
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+15% Synergy $2.51
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $2.07
Game of Chaos Game of Chaos
+12% Synergy $11.66
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+11% Synergy $0.62
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+10% Synergy $17.22
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.74
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+8% Synergy $0.37
Mana Clash Mana Clash
+8% Synergy $1.20
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $5.31
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $2.79
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+6% Synergy $0.36
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $1.20
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $7.29
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $4.88
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.47
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+3% Synergy $2.11
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $1.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.39
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $9.18
Twinflame Twinflame
0% Synergy $1.19
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
0% Synergy $32.22
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $3.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-5% Synergy $0.44
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $4.71
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+25% Synergy $4.19
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+24% Synergy $5.97
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $15.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $4.79
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $6.52
Boompile Boompile
+13% Synergy $0.73
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $10.58
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+12% Synergy $6.72
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.27
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+7% Synergy $2.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $10.46
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.40
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.62
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.03
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Mirror March Mirror March
+30% Synergy $1.77
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $5.00
Chance Encounter Chance Encounter
+23% Synergy $0.31
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+21% Synergy $1.59
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+18% Synergy $0.40
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+16% Synergy $4.88
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+16% Synergy $0.39
Planar Chaos Planar Chaos
+14% Synergy $2.33
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+13% Synergy $17.34
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+11% Synergy $0.34
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+10% Synergy $2.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.70
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+7% Synergy $0.12
Unhallowed Pact Unhallowed Pact
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+7% Synergy $0.30
Tide of War Tide of War
+6% Synergy $1.51
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+5% Synergy $1.39
Impulsive Maneuvers Impulsive Maneuvers
+5% Synergy $4.05
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.05
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $3.92
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+1% Synergy $2.24
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $10.83
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $17.30

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 $1.68
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+9% Synergy $0.35
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.23
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.45
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+5% Synergy $0.72

Utility Lands

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

Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+13% Synergy $4.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $1.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $29.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $58.63
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $7.90
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+5% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.54
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $4.00
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+4% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.88
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $11.06
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-4% Synergy $1.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+21% Synergy $0.18
Séance Board Séance Board
+16% Synergy $2.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+13% Synergy $2.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.35
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+10% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+10% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.47
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $1.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.17
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $68.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $3.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.65

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 $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.29
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+16% Synergy $0.20
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+14% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+11% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $48.67
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.13
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+4% Synergy $0.28
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $8.87
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $7.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.71
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.53
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.35
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.03
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.37
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.20
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $5.45
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $10.76
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-4% Synergy $29.92
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.11
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.36
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-6% Synergy $1.59
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $0.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $16.13
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $8.81
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $7.48
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.30
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $1.04

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