Grenzo, Dungeon Warden (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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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
Chthonian Nightmare
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Skirk Prospector
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
95%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Entomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Pyroblast
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Diabolic Intent
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Goblin Matron
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Metallic Mimic
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Cabal Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Culling the Weak
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Doomsday
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Rite of Flame
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
95%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Gamble
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Opposition Agent
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Welder
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Murderous Redcap
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Goblin Engineer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Priest of Gix
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Torch Courier
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
_____ Goblin
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Sledder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Tomb Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mogg Mob
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Putrid Goblin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Workhorse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Epitaph Golem
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mogg Raider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Moggcatcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Harbinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Fanatic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Moria Marauder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Ad Nauseam
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Final Fortune
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Spite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rain of Filth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Flare of Duplication
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Artifact Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Electrodominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Burnout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Corpse Dance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fire Prophecy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Warping Wail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
First Day of Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Molten Duplication
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Overmaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Defense Grid
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Grinding Station
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Grindstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Chimes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Animate Dead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Echoes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carnival of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oubliette
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Lake of the Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scorched Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Mox Amber
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Mox Opal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
City of Brass
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Cavern of Souls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Graven Cairns
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-52%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy