Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - cEDH

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Heroes' Hangout
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sensei's Divining Top
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
81%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Pyroblast
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
74%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Deflecting Swat
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Ritual
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Mayhem Devil
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Final Fortune
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Xorn
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Underworld Breach
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Mana Vault
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Opposition Agent
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Party Thrasher
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Crime Novelist
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Academy Manufactor
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Skirk Prospector
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pet
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Welder
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Grim Hireling
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mastermind Plum
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dream Devourer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Fury
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Punk
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Saw in Half
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Ad Nauseam
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
35%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Pact
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Desperate Ritual
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Rain of Filth
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Burnt Offering
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Fire Covenant
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-24%synergy
Ricochet Trap
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Opera Love Song
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Commune with Lava
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Return the Favor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Sacrifice
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-28%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Seize Opportunity
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Twinflame
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Doomsday
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Light Up the Stage
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Counsel
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Smog
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Rob the Archives
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Relay
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Lively Dirge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-35%synergy
Overmaster
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Zenith Festival
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Last Chance
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Heat Shimmer
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Recoup
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Electroduplicate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Plunge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Act on Impulse
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Grinding Station
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Defense Grid
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Unstable Amulet
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-22%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Uba Mask
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Street Urchin
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Emergence Zone
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Pit
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
76%synergy
Mox Opal
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Mox Amber
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Mox Diamond
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Badlands
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Mount Doom
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Raucous Theater
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-28%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Starting Town
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-38%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Mine
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Peak
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-27%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy