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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
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Razorkin Needlehead
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Roiling Vortex
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Fate Unraveler
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Underworld Dreams
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
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Dark Ritual
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
53%synergy
The Lord of Pain
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Blood Seeker
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Spiteful Visions
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
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Harsh Mentor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Rug of Smothering
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Star Athlete
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mayhem Devil
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Wurm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Brash Taunter
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Magebane Lizard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Giant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Master of Cruelties
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Bedevil
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Suspended Sentence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Price of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Feign Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Grab the Prize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Change
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Insurrection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
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Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Copper Tablet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Barbed Wire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Painful Quandary
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Bonds
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Manabarbs
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
All Will Be One
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Spellshock
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Price of Glory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pyrohemia
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Burning Earth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Gore
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Runes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Theater of Horrors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Pestilence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Hissing Miasma
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Oppression
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Witch's Clinic
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Shivan Gorge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Graven Cairns
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Peak
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
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