Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Expensive Exile

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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).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Xorn
84%inclusion102 decks122 decks
75%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
76%inclusion93 decks122 decks
71%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
68%inclusion83 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
61%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
74%inclusion90 decks122 decks
59%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
59%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Marionette Master
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
54%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Terminate
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Light Up the Stage
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion108 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Academy Manufactor
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Dream Devourer
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Decadent Dragon
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Grim Hireling
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Crime Novelist
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Party Thrasher
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Murderous Rider
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Nalfeshnee
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Mastermind Plum
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Giant
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
4%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Detonator
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Goldlust Triad
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Chemister
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Elder Brain
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Lava
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Poison the Cup
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Bituminous Blast
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Opera Love Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
2%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Suspended Sentence
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Return the Favor
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ignite the Future
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Impulse
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Profane Tutor
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Throes of Chaos
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Rousing Refrain
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Blood Money
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Creative Technique
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Relay
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lidless Gaze
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Dreadbore
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Conscription
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Uba Mask
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Wand of Wonder
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Amulet
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Oracle's Vault
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Viridian Longbow
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Passionate Archaeologist
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Revel in Riches
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Rain of Riches
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Theater of Horrors
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Stolen Strategy
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Valakut Exploration
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Wild Wasteland
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Share the Spoils
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Outpost Siege
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Triple Triad
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Court of Locthwain
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Count on Luck
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Possibility Storm
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Vault
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion115 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion112 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Mox Tantalite
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion118 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion117 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion95 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion94 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
72%inclusion88 decks122 decks
59%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion87 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Peak
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy