Grenzo, Dungeon Warden (Commander) - Expensive Aristocrats

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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
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Agent Venom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Heartstone
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Skirk Prospector
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Warren Soultrader
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Murderous Redcap
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Pawn of Ulamog
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Engineer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Barkform Harvester
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Tomb Trawler
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Metallic Mimic
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Skullclamp
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Workhorse
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Priest of Gix
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Zealous Conscripts
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Matron
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Emrakul's Hatcher
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Mayhem Devil
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Boggart Trawler
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Welder
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Skittering Precursor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Trashmaster
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Deathbringer Thoctar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Woe Strider
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
_____ Goblin
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Iron Myr
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Meteor Golem
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Body Launderer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Pashalik Mons
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Leaden Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Prowling Geistcatcher
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Rundvelt Hordemaster
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Walrus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Pit Automaton
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Species Specialist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Palladium Myr
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Crafter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Epitaph Golem
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Valakut Awakening
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Fire Prophecy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Spite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Burnt Offering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Doomsday
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Into the Fire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Minions' Murmurs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Season of Loss
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Cauldron of Eternity
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Thornbite Staff
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reito Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Ball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Echoes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Vault of Whispers
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-54%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Thran Turbine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Badlands
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Graven Cairns
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Valakut Awakening
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Auntie's Hovel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Boggart Trawler
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
The Grey Havens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Grotto
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Grotto
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-25%synergy