Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Expensive Exile

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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).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Xorn
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
71%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
64%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
57%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
57%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Marionette Master
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion75 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Terminate
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Light Up the Stage
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Bedevil
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Academy Manufactor
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Dream Devourer
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Decadent Dragon
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Grim Hireling
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Crime Novelist
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Party Thrasher
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Nalfeshnee
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Murderous Rider
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Tectonic Giant
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Mastermind Plum
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Detonator
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Goldlust Triad
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Chemister
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Intellect Devourer
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Hurl Through Hell
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Commune with Lava
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Poison the Cup
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Bituminous Blast
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Opera Love Song
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Suspended Sentence
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Return the Favor
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ignite the Future
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Impulse
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Profane Tutor
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Throes of Chaos
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Relay
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Creative Technique
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lidless Gaze
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Vapors
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Dreadbore
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Conscription
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Zenith Festival
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Uba Mask
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Wand of Wonder
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Amulet
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Oracle's Vault
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Viridian Longbow
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Map
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Passionate Archaeologist
55%inclusion66 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Revel in Riches
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Rain of Riches
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Theater of Horrors
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Stolen Strategy
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Valakut Exploration
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Wild Wasteland
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Share the Spoils
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
20%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Outpost Siege
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Triple Triad
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Court of Locthwain
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Count on Luck
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Possibility Storm
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion113 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion110 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion81 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Tantalite
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion116 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Mount Doom
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-17%synergy