Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Budget

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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).
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
9.4%inclusion30 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
2.1%inclusion7 decks334 decks
0%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
1.9%inclusion6 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Combustion Man
1.3%inclusion4 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
0.9%inclusion3 decks337 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blood Seeker
91%inclusion1.98K decks2.17K decks
83%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
89%inclusion1.94K decks2.17K decks
83%synergy
Fate Unraveler
88%inclusion1.92K decks2.17K decks
80%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion1.93K decks2.17K decks
79%synergy
Harsh Mentor
85%inclusion1.84K decks2.17K decks
78%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
83%inclusion1.78K decks2.16K decks
76%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
85%inclusion1.86K decks2.17K decks
75%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
84%inclusion1.82K decks2.17K decks
75%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
86%inclusion1.87K decks2.17K decks
75%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
82%inclusion1.77K decks2.17K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
92%inclusion1.99K decks2.17K decks
48%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
88%inclusion1.92K decks2.17K decks
71%synergy
Bedevil
86%inclusion1.88K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
85%inclusion1.84K decks2.17K decks
34%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
84%inclusion1.81K decks2.16K decks
72%synergy
Feed the Swarm
83%inclusion1.80K decks2.17K decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
82%inclusion1.78K decks2.17K decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion1.78K decks2.17K decks
63%synergy
Massacre Wurm
80%inclusion1.74K decks2.17K decks
72%synergy
Infernal Grasp
80%inclusion1.73K decks2.17K decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
79%inclusion1.73K decks2.17K decks
69%synergy
The Lord of Pain
79%inclusion1.71K decks2.16K decks
69%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
77%inclusion1.67K decks2.17K decks
68%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
77%inclusion1.67K decks2.17K decks
66%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
73%inclusion1.59K decks2.17K decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
72%inclusion1.56K decks2.17K decks
50%synergy
Mayhem Devil
72%inclusion1.56K decks2.17K decks
47%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
71%inclusion1.54K decks2.17K decks
65%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
70%inclusion1.52K decks2.17K decks
55%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
68%inclusion1.49K decks2.17K decks
57%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
68%inclusion1.47K decks2.17K decks
63%synergy
Massacre Girl
66%inclusion1.44K decks2.17K decks
62%synergy
Star Athlete
66%inclusion1.42K decks2.16K decks
62%synergy
Tectonic Giant
61%inclusion1.33K decks2.17K decks
58%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
61%inclusion1.32K decks2.17K decks
54%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
57%inclusion1.23K decks2.17K decks
50%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
54%inclusion1.18K decks2.17K decks
52%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
52%inclusion1.13K decks2.16K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.17K decks
39%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion752 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Rug of Smothering
26%inclusion574 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion248 decks1.77K decks
5%synergy
Magebane Lizard
12%inclusion269 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
12%inclusion268 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Perforating Artist
8.0%inclusion140 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.7%inclusion168 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.4%inclusion160 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Soot Imp
6.6%inclusion144 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
6.1%inclusion132 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
6.1%inclusion132 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
5.7%inclusion124 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
5.6%inclusion122 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Immolation Shaman
5.5%inclusion120 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Suspended Sentence
75%inclusion1.62K decks2.16K decks
71%synergy
Blood Pact
74%inclusion1.61K decks2.17K decks
70%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion492 decks2.17K decks
-17%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion286 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion252 decks2.16K decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion246 decks2.17K decks
-30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.7%inclusion189 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion167 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
6.4%inclusion139 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.8%inclusion127 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.4%inclusion117 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.0%inclusion109 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
79%inclusion1.71K decks2.17K decks
56%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
73%inclusion1.57K decks2.16K decks
68%synergy
Decree of Pain
71%inclusion1.54K decks2.17K decks
66%synergy
Grab the Prize
69%inclusion1.50K decks2.16K decks
59%synergy
Light Up the Stage
61%inclusion1.34K decks2.17K decks
52%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion255 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.0%inclusion174 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion119 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion116 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.3%inclusion115 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion1.68K decks2.17K decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion1.65K decks2.17K decks
66%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
61%inclusion1.33K decks2.17K decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion454 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion169 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion109 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
79%inclusion1.72K decks2.17K decks
70%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
73%inclusion1.56K decks2.16K decks
66%synergy
Theater of Horrors
69%inclusion1.50K decks2.17K decks
61%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
58%inclusion1.26K decks2.17K decks
56%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Roiling Vortex
30%inclusion661 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Underworld Dreams
28%inclusion601 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion476 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
21%inclusion456 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion373 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion323 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion265 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Manabarbs
11%inclusion248 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
7.2%inclusion157 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.0%inclusion151 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.2%inclusion134 decks2.17K decks
-18%synergy
Havoc Festival
6.0%inclusion131 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion233 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
8.1%inclusion176 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
83%inclusion1.80K decks2.17K decks
74%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
74%inclusion1.60K decks2.17K decks
64%synergy
Witch's Clinic
73%inclusion1.59K decks2.17K decks
66%synergy
Temple of the False God
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.17K decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion227 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.5%inclusion184 decks2.17K decks
-27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.4%inclusion183 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion2.08K decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion2.06K decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
90%inclusion1.95K decks2.17K decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
84%inclusion1.82K decks2.17K decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
83%inclusion1.80K decks2.17K decks
53%synergy
Thought Vessel
82%inclusion1.79K decks2.17K decks
64%synergy
Fellwar Stone
79%inclusion1.72K decks2.17K decks
45%synergy
Séance Board
56%inclusion1.22K decks2.16K decks
53%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion173 decks2.17K decks
-10%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion124 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion119 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion2.17K decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2.17K decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion2.06K decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
91%inclusion1.99K decks2.17K decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
88%inclusion1.92K decks2.17K decks
42%synergy
Tainted Peak
87%inclusion1.88K decks2.17K decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
86%inclusion1.87K decks2.17K decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
86%inclusion1.86K decks2.17K decks
52%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
83%inclusion1.80K decks2.17K decks
48%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
81%inclusion1.77K decks2.17K decks
62%synergy
Canyon Slough
80%inclusion1.73K decks2.17K decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion1.72K decks2.17K decks
48%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
78%inclusion1.70K decks2.17K decks
59%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
78%inclusion1.69K decks2.17K decks
32%synergy
Graven Cairns
77%inclusion1.67K decks2.17K decks
48%synergy
Geothermal Bog
73%inclusion1.59K decks2.17K decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion1.58K decks2.17K decks
51%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
71%inclusion1.55K decks2.17K decks
55%synergy
Ash Barrens
68%inclusion1.48K decks2.17K decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion197 decks2.17K decks
-24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
7.6%inclusion165 decks2.17K decks
-23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.17K decks
-13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion119 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy