Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Expensive 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
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Roiling Vortex
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Deadly Rollick
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Pyroblast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Harsh Mentor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Mayhem Devil
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Necropotence
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Opposition Agent
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Magebane Lizard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Blood Seeker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Fate Unraveler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Rug of Smothering
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Massacre Girl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Bolt Bend
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Duplication
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Burnt Offering
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Final Fortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shred Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Not of This World
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
V.A.T.S.
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Molten Duplication
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Infernal Plunge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Electroduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Oath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-40%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ankh of Mishra
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mindcrank
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Barbed Wire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ruby Medallion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Copper Tablet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vexing Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Static Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Isolation Cell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trinisphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Claw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tangle Wire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Demon's Horn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Smokestack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Dreams
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Manabarbs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Spellshock
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Spiteful Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Blood Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Burning Earth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Citadel of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Price of Glory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Contamination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Pyrohemia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Koskun Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mudslide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Gore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Everlasting Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Oppression
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Mox Opal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Mount Doom
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Peak
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-40%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-52%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy