Grenzo, Dungeon Warden (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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
Barkform Harvester
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Priest of Gix
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Doomsday
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Workhorse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Metallic Mimic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Woe Strider
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Redcap
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Skirk Prospector
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Engineer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mayhem Devil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
_____ Goblin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Welder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Skirge Familiar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tomb Trawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Basal Sliver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grim Servant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Emrakul's Hatcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Ardent Electromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Catalyst Elemental
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stadium Vendors
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Clone Shell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Duplicant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Body Launderer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blood Vassal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Malboro
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Valakut Awakening
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Withering Boon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Pyrokinesis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mogg Salvage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Spite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Songs of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skeletal Scrying
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shallow Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Psychotic Episode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unmask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Oath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Into the Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scouring Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jester's Cap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pithing Needle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Cauldron of Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Storm World
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Caress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Whispers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winding Canyons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thran Turbine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Raucous Theater
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Graven Cairns
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Valakut Awakening
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Auntie's Hovel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-51%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Horizon of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Grey Havens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Akoum Warrior
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy