Rakdos, the Showstopper
$3.37
$3.37
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
#1590
Current Rank
#1687
Last Week
#1385
Past 2 Years
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.
Miss Highwater+2% Synergy
Chira, All In+0% Synergy
Head of the Hunt+0% Synergy
$0.36
Reverent Howl0% Synergy
$0.09
Smaug, Wicked Worm-11% Synergy
$1.57
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos, the Showstopper's abilities and overall game plan.
Liliana's Contract+61% Synergy
$5.08
Harvester of Souls+59% Synergy
$2.62
Raphael, Fiendish Savior+59% Synergy
$0.51
Archfiend of Depravity+57% Synergy
$3.53
Herald of Slaanesh+55% Synergy
$5.95
Bloodgift Demon+50% Synergy
$0.82
Krark's Thumb+50% Synergy
$16.92
Reaper from the Abyss+48% Synergy
$0.93
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+48% Synergy
$1.55
Indulgent Tormentor+47% Synergy
$0.70
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos, the Showstopper decks.
Master of Cruelties+47% Synergy
$5.33
Kardur, Doomscourge+44% Synergy
$2.81
Rune-Scarred Demon+43% Synergy
$0.79
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+42% Synergy
$5.51
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+42% Synergy
$4.79
Mahadi, Emporium Master+32% Synergy
$1.61
Bedevil+23% Synergy
$0.33
Rakdos Charm+16% Synergy
$0.37
Terminate+10% Synergy
$0.34
Chaos Warp+6% Synergy
$0.27
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+7% Synergy
$66.72
Gamble0% Synergy
$16.83
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$132.61
Vampiric Tutor-3% Synergy
$54.51
Bolas's Citadel-3% Synergy
$16.23
Jeska's Will-12% Synergy
$40.20
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Blood Speaker+42% Synergy
$0.40
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled+39% Synergy
$4.28
Sin Prodder+36% Synergy
$0.42
Sower of Discord+36% Synergy
$3.91
Demonlord Belzenlok+35% Synergy
$0.39
Balor+35% Synergy
$4.70
Desecration Demon+33% Synergy
$0.22
Orcus, Prince of Undeath+29% Synergy
$0.37
Overseer of the Damned+29% Synergy
$0.32
Wildfire Devils+28% Synergy
$0.36
Dream Devourer+25% Synergy
$1.72
Burning-Rune Demon+23% Synergy
$4.44
Archfiend of Despair+23% Synergy
$23.79
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder+22% Synergy
$0.30
Cadaver Imp+20% Synergy
$0.14
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+20% Synergy
$38.13
Demon of Dark Schemes+19% Synergy
$1.47
Tavern Scoundrel+19% Synergy
$0.33
Lord of the Void+17% Synergy
$14.19
Vilis, Broker of Blood+17% Synergy
$10.50
Sire of Insanity+17% Synergy
$0.43
Bloodthirster+17% Synergy
$31.15
Rakdos the Defiler+15% Synergy
$1.57
Nightmare Shepherd+14% Synergy
$0.36
Plague Drone+14% Synergy
$2.22
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider+14% Synergy
$2.00
Chaos Defiler+13% Synergy
$7.20
Great Unclean One+13% Synergy
$5.44
Spawn of Mayhem+13% Synergy
$0.59
Abyssal Harvester+13% Synergy
$0.33
Ardyn, the Usurper+13% Synergy
$0.69
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos+12% Synergy
$0.28
Torch Fiend+12% Synergy
$0.29
Rakdos, the Muscle+12% Synergy
$2.11
Perforating Artist+12% Synergy
$0.36
Rakshasa Debaser+11% Synergy
$0.39
Reiver Demon+11% Synergy
$0.99
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+11% Synergy
$15.19
Orca, Siege Demon+10% Synergy
$0.35
Anger+10% Synergy
$0.66
Demon of Catastrophes+10% Synergy
$0.34
Abhorrent Overlord+9% Synergy
$0.44
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+9% Synergy
$0.44
Charmbreaker Devils+9% Synergy
$0.36
Doom Whisperer+9% Synergy
$6.16
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+9% Synergy
$16.75
Pestilence Demon+9% Synergy
$0.51
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls+8% Synergy
$21.49
Mayhem Devil+3% Synergy
$0.31
Solemn Simulacrum+0% Synergy
$0.37
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos, the Showstopper safe.
Undying Evil+18% Synergy
$0.38
Supernatural Stamina+16% Synergy
$0.24
Blood for the Blood God!+8% Synergy
$8.80
Tempt with Mayhem+7% Synergy
$1.19
Thrilling Encore+7% Synergy
$1.45
Doom Blade+6% Synergy
$0.33
Puppet's Verdict+6% Synergy
$5.29
Abnormal Endurance+5% Synergy
$0.15
Tibalt's Trickery+5% Synergy
$11.51
Murder+4% Synergy
$0.30
Wild Magic Surge+3% Synergy
$2.12
Hurl Through Hell+3% Synergy
$3.31
Hero's Downfall+3% Synergy
$0.30
Soul Shatter+1% Synergy
$3.94
Go for the Throat+1% Synergy
$0.62
Kolaghan's Command+1% Synergy
$0.37
Undying Malice+1% Synergy
$0.31
Malakir Rebirth+1% Synergy
$15.04
Dark Ritual+1% Synergy
$6.31
Feign Death0% Synergy
$1.44
Not Dead After All-1% Synergy
$1.44
Infernal Grasp-1% Synergy
$0.34
Thrill of Possibility-3% Synergy
$0.28
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
$4.61
Withering Torment-5% Synergy
$1.52
Abrade-10% Synergy
$0.31
Village Rites-10% Synergy
$0.76
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$72.00
Deadly Rollick-12% Synergy
$30.53
Big Score-15% Synergy
$0.39
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos, the Showstopper's game plan and control the board.
Demonic Counsel+32% Synergy
$2.95
Dreadbore+23% Synergy
$0.89
Read the Bones+18% Synergy
$0.31
Fiery Gambit+17% Synergy
$3.12
Last One Standing+14% Synergy
$2.69
Game of Chaos+12% Synergy
$14.98
Rakdos's Return+10% Synergy
$0.60
Diabolic Tutor+10% Synergy
$2.30
Kindred Dominance+9% Synergy
$5.17
Syphon Mind+8% Synergy
$0.29
Mana Clash+8% Synergy
$1.40
Damnation+8% Synergy
$21.24
Victimize+7% Synergy
$1.25
Patriarch's Bidding+6% Synergy
$3.63
Sign in Blood+6% Synergy
$3.34
Burn Down the House+6% Synergy
$0.44
Whims of the Fates+5% Synergy
$0.21
Haunting Voyage+5% Synergy
$0.67
Wheel of Misfortune+5% Synergy
$8.33
Rise of the Dark Realms+3% Synergy
$6.80
Sinister Waltz+3% Synergy
$0.43
Bloodline Bidding+2% Synergy
$2.94
Dread Return+2% Synergy
$0.45
Living Death+1% Synergy
$5.69
Vandalblast+1% Synergy
$1.48
Grim Tutor+0% Synergy
$24.51
Twinflame+0% Synergy
$0.78
Reanimate+0% Synergy
$9.23
Torment of Hailfire0% Synergy
$36.95
Disrupt Decorum-1% Synergy
$4.86
Night's Whisper-2% Synergy
$5.45
Exsanguinate-5% Synergy
$0.42
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$4.26
Feed the Swarm-7% Synergy
$0.21
Mana Geyser-7% Synergy
$1.12
Faithless Looting-8% Synergy
$0.37
Blasphemous Act-10% Synergy
$0.95
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Conjurer's Closet+26% Synergy
$4.17
Bontu's Monument+24% Synergy
$4.76
Urza's Incubator+21% Synergy
$20.90
Herald's Horn+18% Synergy
$5.70
Whip of Erebos+13% Synergy
$11.28
Boompile+13% Synergy
$0.58
Jet Medallion+12% Synergy
$13.02
Wayfarer's Bauble+12% Synergy
$5.04
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+11% Synergy
$6.45
Voyager Staff+8% Synergy
$0.32
Hazoret's Monument+7% Synergy
$2.13
Helm of the Host+6% Synergy
$6.03
Panharmonicon+5% Synergy
$6.37
The Darkness Crystal+4% Synergy
$4.45
Blade of Selves+3% Synergy
$3.45
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$14.86
Swiftfoot Boots-12% Synergy
$2.30
Lightning Greaves-15% Synergy
$4.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos, the Showstopper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Mirror March+30% Synergy
$2.17
Chance Encounter+24% Synergy
$0.34
Black Market+23% Synergy
$6.25
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+20% Synergy
$2.64
Rakdos Joins Up+17% Synergy
$0.45
Captive Audience+15% Synergy
$4.36
Planar Chaos+15% Synergy
$2.36
Havoc Festival+15% Synergy
$0.33
Revel in Riches+11% Synergy
$21.03
Demonic Covenant+10% Synergy
$0.23
Heartless Summoning+9% Synergy
$1.94
Phyrexian Arena+7% Synergy
$4.56
Tide of War+7% Synergy
$1.52
Theater of Horrors+6% Synergy
$0.32
Mark of the Oni+6% Synergy
$0.26
Unhallowed Pact+6% Synergy
$0.18
Impulsive Maneuvers+5% Synergy
$4.00
Warstorm Surge+4% Synergy
$1.38
The Ruinous Powers+4% Synergy
$1.52
Animate Dead+1% Synergy
$8.10
Kaya's Ghostform+1% Synergy
$2.82
Descent into Avernus-2% Synergy
$13.42
Black Market Connections-7% Synergy
$9.09
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos, the Showstopper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary+16% Synergy
$1.45
Ob Nixilis Reignited+9% Synergy
$0.33
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator+5% Synergy
$0.29
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath+4% Synergy
$0.80
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus+4% Synergy
$2.76
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Westvale Abbey+13% Synergy
$3.73
Temple of the False God+12% Synergy
$0.27
Cabal Coffers+10% Synergy
$32.75
Bojuka Bog+7% Synergy
$1.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+6% Synergy
$58.36
Sanctum of Eternity+5% Synergy
$7.34
The Gold Saucer+5% Synergy
$0.34
Mortuary Mire+5% Synergy
$0.40
Reliquary Tower+4% Synergy
$3.85
Castle Locthwain+4% Synergy
$4.32
Witch's Cottage+3% Synergy
$1.05
Molten Slagheap+3% Synergy
$0.14
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$10.05
Rogue's Passage0% Synergy
$0.43
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
$11.21
Spinerock Knoll-3% Synergy
$1.70
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Rakdos Locket+20% Synergy
$0.30
Séance Board+14% Synergy
$3.43
Rakdos Signet+14% Synergy
$4.26
Worn Powerstone+14% Synergy
$0.37
Commander's Sphere+12% Synergy
$0.26
Thran Dynamo+10% Synergy
$4.22
Rakdos Keyrune+9% Synergy
$0.19
Mind Stone+9% Synergy
$0.25
Rakdos Cluestone+9% Synergy
$0.15
Hedron Archive+6% Synergy
$0.25
Charcoal Diamond+5% Synergy
$0.36
Gilded Lotus+5% Synergy
$0.62
Fire Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.40
Patchwork Banner+2% Synergy
$3.31
Sol Ring+0% Synergy
$1.56
The Soul Stone+0% Synergy
$94.39
Cursed Mirror-2% Synergy
$0.49
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.38
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.64
Talisman of Indulgence-6% Synergy
$1.94
Fellwar Stone-12% Synergy
$0.90
Lands
The mana base foundation for Rakdos, the Showstopper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rakdos Carnarium+25% Synergy
$0.37
Rakdos Guildgate+22% Synergy
$0.15
Path of Ancestry+21% Synergy
$0.26
Bloodfell Caves+16% Synergy
$0.16
Akoum Refuge+13% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Malice+12% Synergy
$0.23
Evolving Wilds+9% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape+9% Synergy
$0.22
Cinder Barrens+8% Synergy
$0.26
Cavern of Souls+7% Synergy
$51.27
Urborg Volcano+3% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
$0.26
Rocky Tar Pit+3% Synergy
$0.26
Canyon Slough+3% Synergy
$0.19
Sulfurous Mire+2% Synergy
$0.35
Malakir Rebirth+1% Synergy
$15.04
Swamp+0% Synergy
$0.09
Foreboding Ruins+0% Synergy
$0.33
Haunted Ridge+0% Synergy
$7.61
Mountain+0% Synergy
$0.09
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$1.12
Blood Crypt-1% Synergy
$8.89
Dragonskull Summit-1% Synergy
$0.40
Graven Cairns-1% Synergy
$5.33
Geothermal Bog-1% Synergy
$0.30
Smoldering Marsh-1% Synergy
$0.33
Blightstep Pathway-2% Synergy
$5.13
Raucous Theater-3% Synergy
$11.28
Luxury Suite-3% Synergy
$9.37
Dark Fortress-4% Synergy
$2.06
Shadowblood Ridge-4% Synergy
$0.39
Badlands-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
$4.61
Blackcleave Cliffs-5% Synergy
$2.53
Tainted Peak-7% Synergy
$1.68
Command Tower-7% Synergy
$0.30
Bloodstained Mire-9% Synergy
$18.14
Mount Doom-10% Synergy
$9.81
Blazemire Verge-10% Synergy
$9.65
Exotic Orchard-13% Synergy
$0.20
Sulfurous Springs-14% Synergy
$1.08
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rakdos, the Showstopper.
Rakdos the Defiler
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Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor