Grenzo, Dungeon Warden (Commander) - Expensive Aristocrats

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
Arnaud continues his Branching Out series by looking at some off-kilter ideas for brewing fun decks in Rakdos (black and red).
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rumble Arena
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Heartstone
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Warren Soultrader
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Murderous Redcap
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Skirk Prospector
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Barkform Harvester
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Workhorse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Goblin Engineer
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Tomb Trawler
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Priest of Gix
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Metallic Mimic
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Matron
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Emrakul's Hatcher
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Woe Strider
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
_____ Goblin
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Welder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Trashmaster
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Deathbringer Thoctar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Walrus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Iron Myr
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Palladium Myr
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Meteor Golem
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Body Launderer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Skittering Precursor
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Pit Automaton
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Prowling Geistcatcher
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Warteye Witch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mad Auntie
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Pashalik Mons
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Anger
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Leaden Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Grim Servant
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Valakut Awakening
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fire Prophecy
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Spite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-40%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Terminate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Burnt Offering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Doomsday
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Into the Fire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Last One Standing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Minions' Murmurs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Cauldron of Eternity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Thornbite Staff
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reito Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Ball
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mana Echoes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fires of Invention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mindmoil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Braid of Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shadows of the Past
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Whispers
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Great Furnace
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-52%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thran Turbine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Badlands
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Graven Cairns
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Auntie's Hovel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Grotto
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy