Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Expensive Burn

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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
Xorn
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Mayhem Devil
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Academy Manufactor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Crime Novelist
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Light Up the Stage
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Master
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Ancient Copper Dragon
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
43%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Grim Hireling
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mastermind Plum
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Dream Devourer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Decadent Dragon
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Party Thrasher
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nalfeshnee
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Goldlust Triad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Tibalt's Trickery
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Saw in Half
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Burnt Offering
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Impulse
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Twinflame
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ignite the Future
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Relay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Zenith Festival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Uba Mask
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Unstable Amulet
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Lotus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Winter Moon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Wild Wasteland
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Revel in Riches
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Theater of Horrors
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Riches
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Street Urchin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Flux
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Share the Spoils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Outpost Siege
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Treasure Vault
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mines of Moria
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Junktown
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Graven Cairns
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Mount Doom
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-40%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy