Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Xorn
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Marionette Master
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
68%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
59%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Mayhem Devil
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Ignite the Future
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Terminate
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Academy Manufactor
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Vandalblast
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Grim Hireling
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Goldspan Dragon
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Crime Novelist
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Decadent Dragon
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Nalfeshnee
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Dream Devourer
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Giant
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Party Thrasher
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Chemister
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mastermind Plum
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
You Find Some Prisoners
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Commune with Lava
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Poison the Cup
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Bituminous Blast
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Reiterate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Comet Storm
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Light Up the Stage
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Reckless Impulse
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Profane Tutor
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Brass's Bounty
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Throes of Chaos
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Relay
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Apex of Power
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Waltz of Rage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Vapors
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Villainous Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Zenith Festival
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Creative Technique
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Season of the Bold
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Hex
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Decode Transmissions
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Lidless Gaze
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Wand
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Map
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Uba Mask
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Memorial Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unstable Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Viridian Longbow
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Ram
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
River Song's Diary
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Oracle's Vault
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Rain of Riches
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Share the Spoils
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Theater of Horrors
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Exploration
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Stolen Strategy
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Outpost Siege
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Wild Wasteland
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Street Urchin
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Count on Luck
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
There and Back Again
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Courage
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Korvold and the Noble Thief
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Warlock Class
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Court of Locthwain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Flux
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Vance's Blasting Cannons
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Verse
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Chandra, Fire Artisan
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Mortuary Mire
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Underdark Rift
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ebony Fly
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Peak
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-23%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Graven Cairns
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Mount Doom
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-25%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy