Rakdos, Lord of Riots (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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Landon Crispens
Jul 7, 2025
10 Surprisingly Expensive Commons for Commander
Magic commons should all be cheap right? Not necessarily. Let's look at the 10 most expensive commons for Commander.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shredder, Shadow Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cool but Rude
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rune-Scarred Demon
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Keen Duelist
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Spear Spewer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Plague Spitter
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Nettle Drone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Rakdos Charm
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Descent into Avernus
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Boltwave
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Neheb, the Eternal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
It That Betrays
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Ancestral Statue
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Exocrine
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Void Winnower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Grim Servant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Spawn of Mayhem
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sin Prodder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Fiendish Duo
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Unruly Catapult
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sower of Discord
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirster
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Herald of Slaanesh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Wandering Archaic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Lobber Crew
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Grim Hireling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Imp's Mischief
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Flame Rift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Fiery Confluence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Clash
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Protection Racket
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Theater of Horrors
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Hex
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Pandemonium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mass Hysteria
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Parker Luck
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Peak
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Haunted Ridge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Graven Cairns
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mount Doom
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy