Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Redirect Lightning
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Razorkin Needlehead
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Roiling Vortex
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fate Unraveler
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
The Lord of Pain
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Harsh Mentor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Rug of Smothering
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Blood Seeker
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Wurm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Magebane Lizard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Moon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crypt Ghast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Star Athlete
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bone Miser
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Price of Progress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Gravkill
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Ruination
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Copper Tablet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Barbed Wire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Underworld Dreams
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Manabarbs
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Spellshock
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Pestilence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Pain for All
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pyrohemia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Gore
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Runes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Burning Earth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Price of Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Citadel of Pain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Havoc Festival
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hissing Miasma
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Witch's Clinic
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Luxury Suite
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mount Doom
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Raucous Theater
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Peak
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Geothermal Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy