Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Expensive Lifedrain

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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
Mai, Scornful Striker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Dreams
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Roiling Vortex
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
The Lord of Pain
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Charm
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Fate Unraveler
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Spiteful Visions
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Brash Taunter
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Mayhem Devil
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Wurm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Blood Seeker
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Harsh Mentor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Magebane Lizard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Tree of Perdition
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Rug of Smothering
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Master of the Feast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
War Elemental
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Deathbringer Thoctar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Pyroblast
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Blood Pact
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fire Covenant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Suspended Sentence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Rush of Dread
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Come Back Wrong
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Alive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Jet Medallion
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Ruby Medallion
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Copper Tablet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Barbed Wire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Ring of Valkas
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pariah's Shield
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Manabarbs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Wound Reflection
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Descent into Avernus
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Maximum Carnage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
City on Fire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Ground
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spellshock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Warlock Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Havoc Festival
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Repercussion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Witch's Clinic
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Gorge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Luxury Suite
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Mount Doom
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Badlands
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Fabled Passage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Graven Cairns
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Peak
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy