Rakdos the Defiler (Commander) - Demons

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Herald of Slaanesh
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Liliana's Contract
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Harvester of Souls
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirster
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Terminate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
23%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Sire of Insanity
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Master of Cruelties
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Anger
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Dream Devourer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Void
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Balor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blood Speaker
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Plague Drone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Immersturm Raider
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Venomcrawler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Malfegor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Hellcarver Demon
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Demon of Wailing Agonies
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
It That Betrays
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Desecration Demon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Impulsivity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blade of the Oni
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Orca, Siege Demon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Pestilence Demon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sower of Discord
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Defiler
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Burnt Offering
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sacrifice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Savage Beating
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Insidious Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Doom Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Counsel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Sign in Blood
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Read the Bones
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Exhume
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Dreadbore
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reign of the Pit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos's Return
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Harmless Offering
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
World at War
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Pox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Charnel Serenade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Whip of Erebos
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Incubator
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Assault Suit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Riteknife
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Orcus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rakdos Joins Up
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Black Market
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Covenant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Havoc Festival
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Reunion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mark of the Oni
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Breath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Summoning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Anthem of Rakdos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Theater of Horrors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Unhallowed Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Captive Audience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Vale
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Kher Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Locket
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Peak
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Graven Cairns
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Akoum Refuge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cinder Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy