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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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Mai, Scornful Striker
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Fated Firepower
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
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Kederekt Parasite
96%inclusion98 decks102 decks
84%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
91%inclusion93 decks102 decks
78%synergy
Roiling Vortex
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
77%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
76%synergy
Fate Unraveler
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
66%synergy
Blood Seeker
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
66%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
77%inclusion78 decks101 decks
66%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
62%synergy
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66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
58%synergy
Underworld Dreams
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
54%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
30%synergy
The Lord of Pain
62%inclusion63 decks101 decks
52%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
20%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
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Scrawling Crawler
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Rug of Smothering
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Harsh Mentor
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Mayhem Devil
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Massacre Wurm
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Magebane Lizard
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Brash Taunter
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Star Athlete
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Girl
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Soot Imp
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Tectonic Giant
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
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Withering Torment
53%inclusion54 decks101 decks
31%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
45%inclusion45 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Infernal Grasp
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Bolt Bend
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Blood Pact
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Suspended Sentence
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Darkness
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Grab the Prize
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-20%synergy
Twinflame
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Change
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
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Basilisk Collar
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Copper Tablet
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Barbed Wire
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Grinding Station
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
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Spiteful Visions
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
33%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Painful Quandary
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Manabarbs
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Wound Reflection
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Spellshock
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Pyrohemia
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Pestilence
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Smoke
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Theater of Horrors
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Blood Moon
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Citadel of Pain
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Shivan Gorge
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion99 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Signet
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion99 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Graven Cairns
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
59%inclusion60 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Peak
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Geothermal Bog
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
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