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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Arnaud Gompertz
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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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Roiling Vortex
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Underworld Dreams
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Blood Seeker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Fate Unraveler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Magebane Lizard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Harsh Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rug of Smothering
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Speed Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
PuPu UFO
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Oliphaunt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spear Spewer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Walking Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
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Malakir Rebirth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Bolt Bend
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fire Covenant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Sacrifice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Desperate Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Ricochet Trap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Not of This World
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Warping Wail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Molten Influence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wail of the Nim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
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Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Tempest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Villainous Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Megaton's Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rush of Dread
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
All Is Dust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Devastating Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Epicenter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Final Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jokulhaups
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Transgress the Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Last One Standing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Diresight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Barbed Wire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mimic Vat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Manabarbs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Pestilence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Citadel of Pain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Spellshock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Smoke
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Pyrohemia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Burning Sands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aether Sting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mudslide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stranglehold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Badlands
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Luxury Suite
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Blazemire Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mount Doom
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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