Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Budget 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).
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Nightshade Harvester
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Massacre Wurm
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Blood Seeker
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Fate Unraveler
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Rakdos Charm
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Harsh Mentor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Roiling Vortex
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
The Lord of Pain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Bedevil
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Massacre Girl
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Mayhem Devil
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rug of Smothering
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Tectonic Giant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Brash Taunter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Magebane Lizard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Soot Imp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Immolation Shaman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Star Athlete
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pestilence Demon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gibbering Fiend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Spawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Lost Teeth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Fireslinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lord of the Forsaken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pain Distributor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Suspended Sentence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Blood Pact
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gimli's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Rush of Vitality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Demon Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bedeck // Bedazzle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dance with Devils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lava Dart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Salvo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Decree of Pain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Sign in Blood
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Grab the Prize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Light Up the Stage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Burn Down the House
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Infection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blood Money
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Craving
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blight Grenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Tempest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood's End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barrow-Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Barbed Wire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Poet's Quill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Theater of Horrors
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Underworld Dreams
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Manabarbs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Protection Racket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hissing Miasma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Shivan Gorge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Witch's Clinic
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Temple of the False God
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Molten Slagheap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Séance Board
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Peak
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Graven Cairns
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Canyon Slough
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Malice
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Geothermal Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Mount Doom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy