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Rakdos, the Showstopper
Price tag $3.39

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1489 Current Rank
#1374 Last Week
#1314 Past 2 Years

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.

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
+4% Synergy $0.31
Loki's Scepter Loki's Scepter
+3% Synergy $3.30
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+2% Synergy $1.07
Dark Fortress Dark Fortress
+1% Synergy $12.86
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $7.92

High Synergy Cards

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+60% Synergy $4.70
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+59% Synergy $2.15
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+58% Synergy $0.46
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+55% Synergy $4.10
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+54% Synergy $6.38
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+49% Synergy $0.88
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+49% Synergy $15.06
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+47% Synergy $0.58
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+46% Synergy $0.95
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+46% Synergy $0.95

Top Cards

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

Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+46% Synergy $5.20
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+44% Synergy $1.08
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+41% Synergy $4.07
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+41% Synergy $3.79
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+41% Synergy $0.77
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+32% Synergy $2.08
Bedevil Bedevil
+22% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+14% Synergy $0.38
Terminate Terminate
+9% Synergy $0.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $72.10
Gamble Gamble
+0% Synergy $15.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $17.94
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $43.04

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
+38% Synergy $3.84
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+36% Synergy $5.12
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+36% Synergy $0.38
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+35% Synergy $0.49
Balor Balor
+35% Synergy $5.38
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+34% Synergy $0.23
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+29% Synergy $0.39
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+28% Synergy $0.37
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.38
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+25% Synergy $1.30
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+23% Synergy $0.31
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+22% Synergy $26.53
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+22% Synergy $5.06
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+21% Synergy $0.17
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+20% Synergy $1.15
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+19% Synergy $35.79
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+18% Synergy $11.79
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+18% Synergy $0.29
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+17% Synergy $9.60
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+17% Synergy $0.51
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+17% Synergy $34.30
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+14% Synergy $0.30
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+14% Synergy $2.81
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+14% Synergy $1.57
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+14% Synergy $5.10
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+14% Synergy $1.93
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+13% Synergy $0.27
Spawn of Mayhem Spawn of Mayhem
+13% Synergy $0.51
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+13% Synergy $0.73
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.37
Torch Fiend Torch Fiend
+13% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+13% Synergy $8.15
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+12% Synergy $1.18
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+12% Synergy $0.24
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+12% Synergy $0.37
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+11% Synergy $0.42
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+11% Synergy $0.77
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $14.26
Anger Anger
+11% Synergy $0.41
Demon of Catastrophes Demon of Catastrophes
+10% Synergy $0.32
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+10% Synergy $0.57
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+10% Synergy $0.41
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+9% Synergy $0.55
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+9% Synergy $0.34
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+9% Synergy $16.45
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+8% Synergy $6.09
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+8% Synergy $17.66
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+2% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy $0.31

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
+16% Synergy $0.25
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+8% Synergy $10.22
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.18
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+7% Synergy $1.40
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+7% Synergy $1.53
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.10
Puppet's Verdict Puppet's Verdict
+6% Synergy $4.54
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $10.94
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.50
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+3% Synergy $4.20
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.29
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $4.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.90
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.57
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+1% Synergy $0.22
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+0% Synergy $0.31
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+0% Synergy $0.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $14.14
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $1.13
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-1% Synergy $2.01
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.79
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $3.47
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $67.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $28.12
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.53

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+32% Synergy $1.85
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+22% Synergy $0.85
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Gambit Fiery Gambit
+16% Synergy $2.95
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+15% Synergy $2.77
Game of Chaos Game of Chaos
+12% Synergy $12.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $2.11
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+10% Synergy $0.59
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+9% Synergy $16.55
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+8% Synergy $0.33
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $20.99
Mana Clash Mana Clash
+8% Synergy $1.32
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $5.08
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $3.67
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+6% Synergy $0.40
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $7.76
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $1.70
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+5% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $7.39
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+3% Synergy $0.35
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+3% Synergy $1.98
Dread Return Dread Return
+2% Synergy $0.42
Living Death Living Death
+1% Synergy $2.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+0% Synergy $1.53
Twinflame Twinflame
+0% Synergy $0.85
Reanimate Reanimate
+0% Synergy $8.19
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+0% Synergy $41.92
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $4.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.34
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-5% Synergy $0.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.05
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.14
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+26% Synergy $4.33
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+24% Synergy $5.27
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $15.83
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $5.12
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $7.41
Boompile Boompile
+13% Synergy $0.69
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $11.34
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+11% Synergy $9.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+7% Synergy $2.78
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $11.25
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.16
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.24
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+2% Synergy $2.69
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $12.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Mirror March Mirror March
+29% Synergy $1.90
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $5.91
Chance Encounter Chance Encounter
+23% Synergy $0.29
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+20% Synergy $2.46
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+17% Synergy $0.36
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+15% Synergy $4.65
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+15% Synergy $0.42
Planar Chaos Planar Chaos
+14% Synergy $2.35
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+12% Synergy $17.97
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+10% Synergy $0.31
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $1.73
Unhallowed Pact Unhallowed Pact
+7% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.22
Tide of War Tide of War
+6% Synergy $1.58
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+6% Synergy $0.27
Impulsive Maneuvers Impulsive Maneuvers
+5% Synergy $3.85
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.09
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+4% Synergy $1.64
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+1% Synergy $2.67
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+0% Synergy $5.00
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $13.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $19.62

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+16% Synergy $2.01
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+9% Synergy $0.33
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.26
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.50
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+5% Synergy $0.94

Utility Lands

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

Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $3.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $33.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $63.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.70
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $6.97
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.94
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.87
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.70
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+3% Synergy $0.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.37
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.74
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-4% Synergy $1.40

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
+15% Synergy $4.21
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+13% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.53
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+9% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+9% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.08
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $3.17
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+0% Synergy $86.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $2.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+24% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+23% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.27
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+16% Synergy $0.20
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+14% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+10% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $49.31
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.28
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+3% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.33
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+1% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $14.14
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $8.69
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $10.00
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.53
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.35
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.30
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.34
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-2% Synergy $5.25
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $11.15
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $31.33
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.79
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-6% Synergy $1.86
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-8% Synergy $0.52
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $17.33
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $8.35
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $8.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.82
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $0.97

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