Grenzo, Dungeon Warden (Commander) - Expensive Aristocrats

Background image for Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
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
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Heartstone
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Murderous Redcap
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Warren Soultrader
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Barkform Harvester
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Skirk Prospector
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Tomb Trawler
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Metallic Mimic
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Workhorse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Engineer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Priest of Gix
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Matron
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Mayhem Devil
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Trashmaster
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Emrakul's Hatcher
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
_____ Goblin
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deathbringer Thoctar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Woe Strider
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Bronze Walrus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Pashalik Mons
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Skittering Precursor
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Rundvelt Hordemaster
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Species Specialist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Warteye Witch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Iron Myr
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Crafter
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Body Launderer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Meteor Golem
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Prowling Geistcatcher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Putrid Goblin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Torch Courier
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Warchief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Harbinger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Valakut Awakening
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fire Prophecy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Spite
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-39%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Terminate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Burnt Offering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 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
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Doomsday
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Into the Fire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Minions' Murmurs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Season of Loss
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Cauldron of Eternity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Thornbite Staff
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reito Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Ball
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Echoes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Impact Tremors
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shadows of the Past
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Vault of Whispers
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-51%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Springleaf Drum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thran Turbine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Badlands
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Graven Cairns
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Auntie's Hovel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Blazemire Verge
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Mount Doom
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Grotto
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
The Grey Havens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy