Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Xorn
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
77%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Marionette Master
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
61%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
74%inclusion78 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Academy Manufactor
65%inclusion69 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
65%inclusion69 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Mayhem Devil
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Grim Hireling
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Light Up the Stage
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Bedevil
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
52%synergy
Vandalblast
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Crime Novelist
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Decadent Dragon
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Dream Devourer
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Party Thrasher
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Nalfeshnee
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Murderous Rider
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Mastermind Plum
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Hedron Detonator
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Giant
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Chemister
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Generous Plunderer
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Terminate
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
44%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Dispute
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Commune with Lava
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Bituminous Blast
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Poison the Cup
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Suspended Sentence
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Ignite the Future
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Reckless Impulse
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Blood Money
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Throes of Chaos
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Dance with Calamity
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Apex of Power
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Heartless Conscription
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Lidless Gaze
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Creative Technique
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Dreadbore
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Hex
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Wand of Wonder
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Uba Mask
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Wand
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Map
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Unstable Amulet
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Oracle's Vault
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Viridian Longbow
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rain of Riches
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Revel in Riches
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Stolen Strategy
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Share the Spoils
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Theater of Horrors
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Exploration
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Spider-Verse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Triple Triad
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Outpost Siege
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Wild Wasteland
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Court of Locthwain
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Count on Luck
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
The Flux
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Vault
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Mines of Moria
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Volcano
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion95 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion88 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion103 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion99 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion99 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion88 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Blazemire Verge
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Graven Cairns
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-18%synergy
Mount Doom
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-11%synergy