Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Hatebears

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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).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
84%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
77%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
85%inclusion76 decks89 decks
75%synergy
Roiling Vortex
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
73%synergy
Blood Seeker
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
72%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
68%synergy
Fate Unraveler
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
66%synergy
Witch's Clinic
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Charm
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Dreams
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Bedevil
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
27%synergy
The Lord of Pain
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Harsh Mentor
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Rug of Smothering
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Mayhem Devil
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Brash Taunter
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Magebane Lizard
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Massacre Girl
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Star Athlete
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Giant
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Soot Imp
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Infernal Grasp
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Suspended Sentence
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Blood Pact
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Grab the Prize
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Light Up the Stage
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Come Back Wrong
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Copper Tablet
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Barbed Wire
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Manabarbs
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Bonds
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Spellshock
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Hissing Miasma
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Theater of Horrors
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Pestilence
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Citadel of Pain
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Pyrohemia
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Burning Earth
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Price of Glory
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos Signet
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
79%inclusion70 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Graven Cairns
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Malice
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Mount Doom
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Jagged Barrens
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy