Rakdos the Defiler (Commander)

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Ben Doolittle
Mar 21, 2019
Conditions Allow - Rakdos the Defiler
Many have tried to work around Rakdos's huge drawback... has Ben finally found the answer?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bloodline Bidding
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Collective Inferno
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Herald of Slaanesh
56%inclusion147 decks261 decks
54%synergy
Sire of Insanity
49%inclusion129 decks261 decks
47%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
52%inclusion137 decks261 decks
46%synergy
Harvester of Souls
49%inclusion128 decks261 decks
45%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
45%inclusion117 decks261 decks
41%synergy
Liliana's Contract
42%inclusion110 decks261 decks
40%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
43%inclusion112 decks261 decks
40%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
37%inclusion97 decks261 decks
36%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
37%inclusion97 decks261 decks
33%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
34%inclusion89 decks261 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion155 decks261 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion136 decks261 decks
17%synergy
Mayhem Devil
47%inclusion122 decks261 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion120 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion112 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion112 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
43%inclusion111 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion111 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Anger
42%inclusion109 decks261 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion103 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
31%inclusion80 decks261 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion74 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion55 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion42 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion34 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kardur, Doomscourge
39%inclusion101 decks261 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
34%inclusion89 decks261 decks
28%synergy
Master of Cruelties
34%inclusion89 decks261 decks
31%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
31%inclusion81 decks261 decks
29%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
30%inclusion78 decks261 decks
27%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
30%inclusion78 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion77 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
29%inclusion76 decks261 decks
26%synergy
It That Betrays
29%inclusion75 decks261 decks
27%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
28%inclusion73 decks261 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirster
28%inclusion72 decks261 decks
26%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
28%inclusion72 decks261 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion65 decks261 decks
19%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
23%inclusion60 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Blood Speaker
23%inclusion60 decks261 decks
22%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion59 decks261 decks
19%synergy
Lord of the Void
21%inclusion55 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Balor
20%inclusion53 decks261 decks
18%synergy
Dream Devourer
20%inclusion52 decks261 decks
18%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
20%inclusion51 decks261 decks
17%synergy
Immersturm Raider
20%inclusion51 decks261 decks
19%synergy
Malfegor
19%inclusion50 decks261 decks
19%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
18%inclusion48 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion48 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Hellcarver Demon
16%inclusion43 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
16%inclusion43 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Desecration Demon
16%inclusion43 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion42 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Sower of Discord
15%inclusion39 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Orca, Siege Demon
13%inclusion35 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
12%inclusion32 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Venomcrawler
12%inclusion32 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
-7%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
11%inclusion29 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Pestilence Demon
10%inclusion27 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Plague Drone
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Spawn of Mayhem
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion96 decks261 decks
-11%synergy
Burnt Offering
31%inclusion81 decks261 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion66 decks261 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion64 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion54 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion53 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion49 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion46 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
17%inclusion45 decks261 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion45 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
17%inclusion44 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Not of This World
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
14%synergy
Psychotic Fury
13%inclusion34 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion34 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
-10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
11%inclusion29 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion29 decks261 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion28 decks261 decks
-4%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
-17%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
-14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Evil
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Murder
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion99 decks261 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion74 decks261 decks
-14%synergy
Dreadbore
25%inclusion66 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion66 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion63 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion61 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion60 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
22%inclusion57 decks261 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion56 decks261 decks
-9%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion50 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion35 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
13%inclusion34 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion32 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion31 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos's Return
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion28 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion27 decks261 decks
-9%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion27 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion26 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.1%inclusion16 decks261 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.1%inclusion16 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Demonfire
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Reign of the Pit
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Harmless Offering
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion56 decks261 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion56 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion40 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion32 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion32 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Orcus
12%inclusion31 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion26 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
10%inclusion26 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.1%inclusion16 decks261 decks
-4%synergy
Prized Statue
6.1%inclusion16 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
-5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
26%inclusion68 decks261 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion67 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion52 decks261 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion47 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Reunion
16%inclusion41 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Festival
16%inclusion41 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Covenant
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Breath
15%inclusion38 decks261 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion29 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion28 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Theater of Horrors
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.2%inclusion24 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Mark of the Oni
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Summoning
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Anthem of Rakdos
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Captive Audience
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
14%inclusion36 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion89 decks261 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion88 decks261 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion78 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion53 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
19%inclusion49 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion38 decks261 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion36 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Vale
14%inclusion36 decks261 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion32 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
-7%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion28 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion28 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion27 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.4%inclusion22 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Mutavault
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
7%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.1%inclusion16 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion218 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion185 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion178 decks261 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion138 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion70 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion58 decks261 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion55 decks261 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Locket
18%inclusion48 decks261 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
13%inclusion34 decks261 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion29 decks261 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.4%inclusion22 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.4%inclusion22 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion258 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion258 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion199 decks261 decks
-10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion156 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
59%inclusion154 decks261 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
53%inclusion139 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion133 decks261 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion120 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
41%inclusion106 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion105 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion98 decks261 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion98 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
35%inclusion92 decks261 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion85 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion70 decks261 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion63 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion55 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion54 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion53 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion52 decks261 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion44 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion43 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion38 decks261 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion37 decks261 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion35 decks261 decks
-6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion28 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion27 decks261 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion26 decks261 decks
-21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion26 decks261 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion26 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Mount Doom
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion20 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
5.4%inclusion14 decks261 decks
1%synergy