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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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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Day of Black Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
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Kederekt Parasite
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Roiling Vortex
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Fate Unraveler
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
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76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Blood Seeker
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
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72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
63%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Deadly Rollick
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
7%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
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16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
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56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
The Lord of Pain
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Rug of Smothering
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Mayhem Devil
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Magebane Lizard
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Massacre Wurm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Brash Taunter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Master of Cruelties
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Star Athlete
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Massacre Girl
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
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Withering Torment
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Suspended Sentence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
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8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Price of Progress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
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Reanimate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
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Ankh of Mishra
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Copper Tablet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mindcrank
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ruby Medallion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Barbed Wire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Crawlspace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
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Spiteful Visions
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Manabarbs
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Painful Quandary
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Descent into Avernus
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Bonds
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Spellshock
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Blood Moon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
All Will Be One
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Pyrohemia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
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Chandra, Awakened Inferno
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Witch's Clinic
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Gorge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
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Sol Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
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Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Peak
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mount Doom
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Geothermal Bog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
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