Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Zhao, the Moon Slayer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Marionette Master
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
74%synergy
Ignite the Future
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
73%synergy
Light Up the Stage
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
71%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
71%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
68%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
65%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Xorn
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Bedevil
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Rakdos Charm
75%inclusion87 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
75%inclusion87 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
58%synergy
Theater of Horrors
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Commune with Lava
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Mayhem Devil
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Grim Hireling
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Dream Devourer
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Academy Manufactor
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Decadent Dragon
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Dream Pillager
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Tectonic Giant
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Crime Novelist
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Fiend of the Shadows
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Channeler
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Chemister
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Party Thrasher
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Dark-Dweller Oracle
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Lorcan, Warlock Collector
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Elder Brain
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Detonator
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Author of Shadows
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Charforger
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Bituminous Blast
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Poison the Cup
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
1%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Suspended Sentence
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Fatal Push
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Dual Strike
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Fevered Suspicion
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Throes of Chaos
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Reckless Impulse
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Apex of Power
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Consuming Vapors
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Hex
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Brass's Bounty
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Rousing Refrain
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Phthisis
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Relay
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Danse Macabre
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Creative Technique
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Dance with Calamity
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Money
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Season of the Bold
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-22%synergy
Bag of Devouring
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Map
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Oracle's Vault
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Fiendlash
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Viridian Longbow
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Share the Spoils
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Rain of Riches
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Outpost Siege
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Shiny Impetus
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Revel in Riches
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Exploration
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Stolen Strategy
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Wild Wasteland
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Vance's Blasting Cannons
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Courage
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Street Urchin
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Verse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Roku
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Mortuary Mire
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Underdark Rift
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion106 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion102 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion87 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Ebony Fly
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Orazca Relic
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Locket
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion116 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion116 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion105 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Peak
75%inclusion87 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-21%synergy
Tramway Station
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-24%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy