Rakdos the Defiler (Commander) - Demons

Ben Doolittle
Mar 21, 2019
Conditions Allow - Rakdos the Defiler
Many have tried to work around Rakdos's huge drawback... has Ben finally found the answer?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Herald of Slaanesh
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
92%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
84%synergy
Liliana's Contract
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Harvester of Souls
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Sire of Insanity
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Bedevil
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirster
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Mayhem Devil
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Dream Devourer
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Master of Cruelties
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Lord of the Void
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Balor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Blood Speaker
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Plague Drone
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Impulsivity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Malfegor
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Immersturm Raider
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Venomcrawler
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Hellcarver Demon
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Desecration Demon
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Demon of Wailing Agonies
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
It That Betrays
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Orca, Siege Demon
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos, the Muscle
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Pestilence Demon
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Blade of the Oni
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Sower of Discord
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Defiler
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Burnt Offering
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sacrifice
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Savage Beating
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Insidious Dreams
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Doom Blade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Murder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Counsel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Exhume
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Dreadbore
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Reign of the Pit
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos's Return
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Stitch Together
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Harmless Offering
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
World at War
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Demonfire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pox
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Charnel Serenade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Whip of Erebos
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Incubator
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Assault Suit
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Riteknife
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Orcus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rakdos Joins Up
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Covenant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Black Market
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Havoc Festival
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Reunion
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mark of the Oni
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon Breath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Theater of Horrors
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
The Ruinous Powers
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Anthem of Rakdos
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Unhallowed Pact
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Captive Audience
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Vale
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Kher Keep
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Locket
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pillar of Origins
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Akoum Refuge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Cinder Barrens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy