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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
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Razorkin Needlehead
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Roiling Vortex
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Rug of Smothering
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
56%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos Charm
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fate Unraveler
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
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Jeska's Will
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
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The Lord of Pain
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Harsh Mentor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Blood Seeker
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Massacre Wurm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Magebane Lizard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Girl
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bone Miser
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
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Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Fire Covenant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Delirium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blood Pact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Price of Progress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gravkill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Ruination
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Copper Tablet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Barbed Wire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Trinisphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
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Spiteful Visions
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Dreams
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Manabarbs
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Painful Quandary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Spellshock
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Pestilence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Bonds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Pyrohemia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Gore
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hissing Miasma
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Maximum Carnage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Runes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Burning Earth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Citadel of Pain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Price of Glory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Festival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Witch's Clinic
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Gorge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mount Doom
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
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