Rakdos the Defiler (Card)

Rakdos the Defiler
In 2555 decks 0% of 884611 decks
Ben Doolittle
Mar 21, 2019
Conditions Allow - Rakdos the Defiler
Many have tried to work around Rakdos's huge drawback... has Ben finally found the answer?
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Top Commanders (9)
Rakdos, the Showstopper
16.07% of 1388 decks 223 decks
Gyrus, Waker of Corpses
9.28% of 851 decks 79 decks
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
4.99% of 6612 decks 330 decks
Kaalia of the Vast
4.62% of 15772 decks 729 decks
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
3.76% of 8853 decks 333 decks
Olivia, Crimson Bride
3.31% of 2538 decks 84 decks
The Beamtown Bullies
3.21% of 5148 decks 165 decks
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
2.89% of 3985 decks 115 decks
Lord Xander, the Collector
1.59% of 3844 decks 61 decks
New Cards (5)
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
68% of 290 decks +65% synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
60% of 25 decks +58% synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
50% of 30 decks +49% synergy
Commercial District
44% of 34 decks +40% synergy
Underground Mortuary
32% of 34 decks +27% synergy
High Synergy Cards (10)
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
72% of 801 decks +71% synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
66% of 801 decks +64% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
66% of 801 decks +64% synergy
Lord of Change
58% of 403 decks +57% synergy
Master of Cruelties
55% of 2555 decks +55% synergy
Angel of Despair
52% of 801 decks +51% synergy
Angel of Serenity
45% of 801 decks +44% synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
45% of 764 decks +44% synergy
Mother of Runes
46% of 801 decks +43% synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
44% of 649 decks +43% synergy
Top Cards (10)
Swords to Plowshares
61% of 801 decks +33% synergy
Path to Exile
48% of 801 decks +29% synergy
Lightning Greaves
45% of 2558 decks +20% synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
44% of 2557 decks +43% synergy
Boros Charm
43% of 801 decks +37% synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
43% of 1544 decks +43% synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
43% of 770 decks +43% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43% of 793 decks +37% synergy
Farseek
43% of 334 decks +27% synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
43% of 321 decks +40% synergy
Creatures (50)
Sakura-Tribe Elder
42% of 334 decks +33% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42% of 400 decks +37% synergy
Drana and Linvala
40% of 294 decks +38% synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
39% of 403 decks +38% synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
39% of 2546 decks +38% synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
38% of 476 decks +37% synergy
Bloodthirster
38% of 1544 decks +36% synergy
Serra's Emissary
37% of 694 decks +36% synergy
Skull Prophet
37% of 328 decks +36% synergy
Bloodgift Demon
36% of 2557 decks +36% synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
36% of 2555 decks +35% synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
36% of 2525 decks +36% synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
36% of 2487 decks +34% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
35% of 2401 decks +33% synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
34% of 588 decks +34% synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
33% of 801 decks +33% synergy
Harvester of Souls
33% of 2556 decks +32% synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
33% of 2552 decks +33% synergy
Eternal Witness
32% of 334 decks +21% synergy
Grand Abolisher
32% of 801 decks +28% synergy
Seedborn Muse
32% of 334 decks +28% synergy
Angelic Arbiter
31% of 801 decks +31% synergy
Fauna Shaman
31% of 334 decks +29% synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact
31% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Karmic Guide
30% of 801 decks +28% synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
30% of 2390 decks +29% synergy
Heralds of Tzeentch
30% of 403 decks +30% synergy
Lord of the Void
29% of 2556 decks +28% synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
29% of 2406 decks +27% synergy
Prince of Thralls
28% of 489 decks +28% synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
28% of 1925 decks +28% synergy
Magnus the Red
27% of 403 decks +27% synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
27% of 482 decks +27% synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
27% of 801 decks +26% synergy
Balor
27% of 1871 decks +26% synergy
Underrealm Lich
26% of 333 decks +26% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
26% of 85 decks +23% synergy
Pink Horror
26% of 403 decks +25% synergy
Birds of Paradise
25% of 334 decks +13% synergy
Tempting Wurm
24% of 334 decks +24% synergy
Sower of Discord
24% of 2529 decks +24% synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
24% of 2532 decks +24% synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
24% of 2552 decks +23% synergy
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
23% of 2315 decks +23% synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
23% of 2537 decks +22% synergy
Trostani, Three Whispers
23% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Archfiend of Despair
23% of 2530 decks +22% synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
23% of 183 decks +23% synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
23% of 48 decks +22% synergy
Old Stickfingers
23% of 316 decks +22% synergy
Instants (50)
Beast Within
40% of 334 decks +21% synergy
Chaos Warp
37% of 2556 decks +21% synergy
Terminate
35% of 2557 decks +31% synergy
Grisly Salvage
35% of 334 decks +34% synergy
Counterspell
35% of 489 decks +14% synergy
Brainstorm
34% of 489 decks +23% synergy
Rakdos Charm
34% of 2555 decks +31% synergy
Teferi's Protection
32% of 786 decks +23% synergy
Bedevil
31% of 2525 decks +28% synergy
Dark Ritual
30% of 2558 decks +19% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30% of 333 decks +24% synergy
Mortify
24% of 801 decks +21% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22% of 801 decks +14% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22% of 734 decks +18% synergy
Utter End
22% of 798 decks +20% synergy
Putrefy
20% of 334 decks +17% synergy
Negate
20% of 489 decks +8% synergy
Ghostly Flicker
19% of 488 decks +16% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19% of 2558 decks +9% synergy
Crackling Doom
19% of 798 decks +18% synergy
Azorius Charm
18% of 49 decks +18% synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
18% of 1324 decks +17% synergy
Despark
17% of 772 decks +13% synergy
Selesnya Charm
17% of 48 decks +16% synergy
Simic Charm
17% of 48 decks +16% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17% of 2477 decks +11% synergy
Generous Gift
15% of 771 decks +3% synergy
Wear // Tear
15% of 801 decks +13% synergy
Chaos Mutation
14% of 403 decks +14% synergy
Demand Answers
14% of 290 decks +7% synergy
Return to Dust
14% of 801 decks +12% synergy
Deflecting Swat
14% of 2445 decks +6% synergy
Heroic Intervention
14% of 333 decks +0% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13% of 488 decks -1% synergy
Fact or Fiction
13% of 489 decks +9% synergy
Nature's Claim
12% of 334 decks +7% synergy
Akroma's Will
12% of 718 decks +7% synergy
Displace
11% of 487 decks +10% synergy
Grapple with the Past
11% of 333 decks +10% synergy
Resculpt
10% of 480 decks +8% synergy
Harrow
10% of 334 decks +5% synergy
Drown in the Loch
10% of 483 decks +8% synergy
Infernal Grasp
10% of 2252 decks +6% synergy
Pongify
10% of 489 decks +4% synergy
Arcane Denial
10% of 489 decks +1% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10% of 2428 decks +5% synergy
Entomb
10% of 2558 decks +6% synergy
Essence Flux
10% of 487 decks +9% synergy
Opt
10% of 489 decks +5% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9% of 488 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries (50)
Cultivate
42% of 334 decks +20% synergy
Jarad's Orders
40% of 334 decks +40% synergy
Rampant Growth
36% of 334 decks +19% synergy
Blasphemous Act
34% of 2556 decks +17% synergy
Armageddon
30% of 801 decks +29% synergy
Demonic Tutor
28% of 2558 decks +16% synergy
Nature's Lore
28% of 334 decks +14% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
28% of 742 decks +26% synergy
Kodama's Reach
27% of 334 decks +12% synergy
Faithless Looting
27% of 2556 decks +18% synergy
Damn
25% of 671 decks +21% synergy
Three Visits
25% of 334 decks +14% synergy
Vindicate
23% of 801 decks +21% synergy
Reanimate
23% of 2558 decks +16% synergy
Rite of Replication
19% of 489 decks +17% synergy
Merciless Eviction
19% of 801 decks +17% synergy
Wrath of God
18% of 801 decks +15% synergy
Feed the Swarm
18% of 2426 decks +8% synergy
Sign in Blood
17% of 2557 decks +12% synergy
Dreadbore
17% of 2555 decks +16% synergy
Vandalblast
17% of 2555 decks +9% synergy
Read the Bones
16% of 2553 decks +12% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16% of 2558 decks +12% synergy
Unburial Rites
15% of 801 decks +15% synergy
Windfall
15% of 489 decks +8% synergy
Farewell
14% of 551 decks +8% synergy
Cataclysm
14% of 801 decks +14% synergy
Night's Whisper
13% of 2558 decks +9% synergy
Toxic Deluge
12% of 2553 decks +4% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12% of 326 decks +7% synergy
Wreck and Rebuild
12% of 59 decks +12% synergy
Rakdos's Return
12% of 2555 decks +12% synergy
Buried Alive
12% of 2558 decks +9% synergy
Damnation
12% of 2558 decks +7% synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
12% of 1545 decks +11% synergy
Victimize
11% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Austere Command
11% of 801 decks +5% synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11% of 489 decks +10% synergy
Deny Reality
10% of 489 decks +10% synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10% of 2539 decks +8% synergy
Preordain
10% of 489 decks +4% synergy
Lively Dirge
9% of 32 decks +8% synergy
Jeska's Will
9% of 2419 decks +1% synergy
Life from the Loam
9% of 334 decks +7% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8% of 429 decks +6% synergy
Mulch
8% of 334 decks +8% synergy
Kindred Dominance
8% of 2534 decks +7% synergy
Grim Tutor
8% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Solve the Equation
8% of 480 decks +5% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8% of 2558 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts (22)
Swiftfoot Boots
41% of 2557 decks +12% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Whip of Erebos
13% of 2553 decks +12% synergy
Conduit of Worlds
13% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Herald's Horn
13% of 2534 decks +7% synergy
Strionic Resonator
11% of 2553 decks +7% synergy
Bontu's Monument
10% of 2539 decks +8% synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
10% of 2557 decks +10% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Urza's Incubator
8% of 2558 decks +6% synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7% of 2558 decks +7% synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7% of 2556 decks +5% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7% of 2505 decks +1% synergy
The One Ring
7% of 909 decks -2% synergy
Mithril Coat
7% of 746 decks -0% synergy
Helm of the Host
7% of 2532 decks +3% synergy
Fist of Suns
6% of 48 decks +6% synergy
Sunforger
6% of 801 decks +5% synergy
Panharmonicon
6% of 2540 decks +2% synergy
Collector's Vault
6% of 501 decks +3% synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6% of 737 decks +4% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6% of 2558 decks -1% synergy
Enchantments (50)
Liliana's Contract
33% of 2529 decks +32% synergy
Smothering Tithe
27% of 779 decks +15% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
26% of 480 decks +24% synergy
Greater Good
25% of 334 decks +22% synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22% of 2558 decks +15% synergy
Animate Dead
20% of 2558 decks +15% synergy
Kindred Discovery
17% of 486 decks +14% synergy
Warstorm Surge
17% of 2556 decks +14% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
17% of 328 decks +10% synergy
Quest for Renewal
17% of 334 decks +16% synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
16% of 113 decks +14% synergy
Rhystic Study
15% of 489 decks +0% synergy
Rising of the Day
14% of 707 decks +10% synergy
Evolutionary Leap
13% of 334 decks +12% synergy
The Horus Heresy
13% of 403 decks +13% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
12% of 333 decks +6% synergy
Theater of Horrors
12% of 2525 decks +11% synergy
Dragon Tempest
12% of 2545 decks +10% synergy
Reconnaissance
11% of 801 decks +11% synergy
Land Tax
11% of 801 decks +8% synergy
Black Market Connections
9% of 1757 decks +4% synergy
Havoc Festival
9% of 2555 decks +9% synergy
Aqueous Form
9% of 488 decks +7% synergy
Doubling Season
9% of 334 decks +5% synergy
Sneak Attack
9% of 2557 decks +8% synergy
Aboshan's Desire
9% of 489 decks +9% synergy
Captive Audience
9% of 2525 decks +8% synergy
The Ruinous Powers
8% of 1544 decks +8% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8% of 2558 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Flight
8% of 486 decks +8% synergy
The Lost and the Damned
8% of 403 decks +8% synergy
Black Market
8% of 2558 decks +6% synergy
Deathreap Ritual
8% of 334 decks +7% synergy
Awakening
8% of 334 decks +8% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8% of 334 decks +7% synergy
Necropotence
7% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Parallel Lives
7% of 334 decks +4% synergy
Sylvan Library
7% of 334 decks +1% synergy
Heartless Summoning
7% of 2557 decks +6% synergy
Call to the Kindred
7% of 489 decks +7% synergy
The Apprentice's Folly
7% of 105 decks +6% synergy
Curse of Bounty
7% of 333 decks +6% synergy
Legion's Initiative
6% of 801 decks +6% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6% of 519 decks +4% synergy
Nurgle's Rot
6% of 1545 decks +5% synergy
Fervor
5% of 2557 decks +4% synergy
Molten Echoes
5% of 2445 decks +4% synergy
Mirror March
5% of 2525 decks +4% synergy
Descent into Avernus
5% of 1878 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers (12)
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
15% of 2086 decks +14% synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
12% of 49 decks +12% synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
11% of 480 decks +11% synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9% of 426 decks +9% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9% of 483 decks +6% synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
9% of 489 decks +8% synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
7% of 46 decks +6% synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7% of 2546 decks +6% synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7% of 2317 decks +6% synergy
Dovin, Architect of Law
6% of 49 decks +6% synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
6% of 147 decks +5% synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
6% of 2551 decks +6% synergy
Utility Lands (29)
Bojuka Bog
30% of 2557 decks +14% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22% of 2558 decks +12% synergy
Rogue's Passage
22% of 2556 decks +3% synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20% of 334 decks +17% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17% of 306 decks +8% synergy
Reliquary Tower
16% of 2557 decks -12% synergy
Temple of the False God
15% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13% of 801 decks +11% synergy
Cabal Coffers
12% of 2558 decks +6% synergy
Ancient Tomb
12% of 2558 decks +1% synergy
Minas Tirith
11% of 202 decks +5% synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10% of 2558 decks +9% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10% of 2177 decks +4% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10% of 801 decks +8% synergy
Westvale Abbey
10% of 2545 decks +8% synergy
Command Beacon
8% of 2546 decks +3% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 588 decks +2% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7% of 334 decks +2% synergy
Barren Moor
6% of 2558 decks +4% synergy
Molten Slagheap
6% of 2557 decks +6% synergy
Grim Backwoods
6% of 334 decks +5% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6% of 477 decks -2% synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6% of 2541 decks +2% synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6% of 2556 decks +4% synergy
Mortuary Mire
6% of 2546 decks +3% synergy
Forgotten Cave
6% of 2557 decks +3% synergy
Castle Locthwain
6% of 2478 decks +2% synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
5% of 334 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts (37)
Sol Ring
85% of 2558 decks +1% synergy
Arcane Signet
72% of 2478 decks +2% synergy
Orzhov Signet
67% of 801 decks +60% synergy
Boros Signet
64% of 801 decks +58% synergy
Rakdos Signet
60% of 2557 decks +53% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53% of 489 decks +45% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48% of 483 decks +42% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45% of 771 decks +39% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42% of 771 decks +37% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39% of 2557 decks +34% synergy
Dimir Signet
39% of 489 decks +31% synergy
Izzet Signet
35% of 489 decks +28% synergy
Commander's Sphere
28% of 2551 decks +12% synergy
Relic of Sauron
26% of 147 decks +24% synergy
Fellwar Stone
25% of 2558 decks +4% synergy
Selesnya Signet
23% of 48 decks +21% synergy
Simic Signet
23% of 48 decks +19% synergy
Azorius Signet
22% of 49 decks +16% synergy
Gruul Signet
21% of 334 decks +18% synergy
Golgari Signet
21% of 334 decks +18% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18% of 2556 decks +9% synergy
Mind Stone
15% of 2558 decks -3% synergy
Rakdos Locket
12% of 2525 decks +11% synergy
Mana Crypt
11% of 2558 decks +0% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10% of 329 decks +8% synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
10% of 2555 decks +10% synergy
Sky Diamond
9% of 489 decks +6% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9% of 2558 decks +6% synergy
Fire Diamond
9% of 2557 decks +6% synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
9% of 2555 decks +8% synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8% of 334 decks +6% synergy
Worn Powerstone
7% of 2558 decks +5% synergy
Thought Vessel
7% of 2546 decks -9% synergy
Chrome Mox
6% of 2558 decks -1% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6% of 2420 decks -2% synergy
Gilded Lotus
5% of 2558 decks +2% synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5% of 2558 decks +4% synergy
Lands (50)
Command Tower
83% of 2557 decks +11% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64% of 489 decks +60% synergy
Godless Shrine
60% of 801 decks +51% synergy
Sacred Foundry
57% of 801 decks +49% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
50% of 298 decks +47% synergy
Isolated Chapel
48% of 801 decks +42% synergy
Blood Crypt
47% of 2557 decks +38% synergy
Xander's Lounge
45% of 472 decks +42% synergy
Sunken Hollow
45% of 488 decks +37% synergy
Savage Lands
45% of 334 decks +43% synergy
Stomping Ground
45% of 334 decks +36% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45% of 334 decks +35% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44% of 2556 decks +38% synergy
Caves of Koilos
43% of 801 decks +37% synergy
Savai Triome
43% of 741 decks +39% synergy
Nomad Outpost
41% of 798 decks +38% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40% of 801 decks +35% synergy
Watery Grave
39% of 489 decks +28% synergy
Battlefield Forge
39% of 801 decks +33% synergy
Steam Vents
37% of 489 decks +28% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
37% of 2557 decks +33% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
36% of 324 decks +30% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36% of 2545 decks +29% synergy
Exotic Orchard
35% of 2557 decks +0% synergy
Cinder Glade
35% of 334 decks +26% synergy
Temple Garden
31% of 48 decks +22% synergy
Breeding Pool
31% of 48 decks +22% synergy
Spire Garden
31% of 333 decks +26% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31% of 49 decks +21% synergy
Spectator Seating
30% of 718 decks +25% synergy
Luxury Suite
30% of 2529 decks +24% synergy
Vault of Champions
29% of 718 decks +23% synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
29% of 48 decks +28% synergy
Simic Guildgate
29% of 48 decks +28% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
29% of 49 decks +27% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28% of 2544 decks +24% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27% of 2558 decks +17% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
27% of 334 decks +21% synergy
Evolving Wilds
26% of 2557 decks +5% synergy
Fetid Heath
26% of 801 decks +23% synergy
Rootbound Crag
25% of 334 decks +20% synergy
Raucous Theater
24% of 290 decks +20% synergy
Temple of Malice
24% of 2552 decks +21% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24% of 2557 decks +20% synergy
Rugged Prairie
24% of 801 decks +21% synergy
Path of Ancestry
23% of 2534 decks +4% synergy
The World Tree
23% of 43 decks +21% synergy
Zagoth Triome
23% of 44 decks +19% synergy
Ketria Triome
23% of 44 decks +19% synergy
Haunted Ridge
23% of 2289 decks +19% synergy