Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Expensive Artifacts

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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
Obsessive Pursuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Professional Face-Breaker
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Xorn
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
80%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
78%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Mayhem Devil
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Academy Manufactor
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
64%synergy
The One Ring
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Breach
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Marionette Master
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Crime Novelist
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Grim Hireling
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mastermind Plum
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Dream Devourer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Welder
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Decadent Dragon
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Party Thrasher
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Tibalt's Trickery
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Fire Covenant
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
5%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Opera Love Song
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Burnt Offering
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Light Up the Stage
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Reckless Impulse
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Molten Duplication
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Doomsday
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Zenith Festival
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Galvanic Relay
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ignite the Future
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Uba Mask
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Amulet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Revel in Riches
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Wild Wasteland
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Exploration
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Street Urchin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Riches
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Count on Luck
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Flux
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Outpost Siege
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Vault
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Whispers
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Junktown
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Luxury Suite
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Badlands
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Mount Doom
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Blazemire Verge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Peak
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-31%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-26%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy