Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander)

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
26%inclusion834 decks3.20K decks
22%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion380 decks7.01K decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
1.6%inclusion54 decks3.48K decks
-6%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
1.5%inclusion51 decks3.38K decks
-1%synergy
Fated Firepower
1.5%inclusion104 decks6.97K decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
93%inclusion19.8K decks21.3K decks
81%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion18.9K decks21.3K decks
79%synergy
Fate Unraveler
83%inclusion17.8K decks21.3K decks
75%synergy
Blood Seeker
82%inclusion17.4K decks21.3K decks
74%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
74%inclusion15.7K decks21.3K decks
67%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
78%inclusion16.4K decks21K decks
66%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
78%inclusion16.6K decks21.3K decks
65%synergy
Witch's Clinic
71%inclusion15.2K decks21.3K decks
64%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
70%inclusion14.9K decks21.3K decks
64%synergy
Roiling Vortex
69%inclusion14.8K decks21.3K decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
82%inclusion17.5K decks21.3K decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
81%inclusion17.3K decks21.3K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
79%inclusion16.9K decks21.3K decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion15.3K decks21.3K decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
71%inclusion15K decks21.3K decks
53%synergy
The Lord of Pain
70%inclusion14.7K decks21K decks
59%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion14.5K decks21.3K decks
25%synergy
Bedevil
68%inclusion14.4K decks21.3K decks
32%synergy
Spiteful Visions
66%inclusion14K decks21.3K decks
57%synergy
Harsh Mentor
63%inclusion13.5K decks21.3K decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion6.68K decks21.3K decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion4.96K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion4.21K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion2.98K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion1.90K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion1.87K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion1.38K decks21.3K decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Persistent Constrictor
63%inclusion13.3K decks21K decks
56%synergy
Blood Artist
62%inclusion13.3K decks21.3K decks
44%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
58%inclusion12.4K decks21.3K decks
48%synergy
Massacre Wurm
54%inclusion11.6K decks21.3K decks
47%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
51%inclusion10.9K decks21.3K decks
40%synergy
Brash Taunter
51%inclusion10.8K decks21.3K decks
41%synergy
Mayhem Devil
47%inclusion10K decks21.3K decks
23%synergy
Rug of Smothering
46%inclusion9.76K decks21.3K decks
42%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
45%inclusion9.70K decks21.3K decks
36%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
45%inclusion8.05K decks17.8K decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion9.49K decks21.3K decks
37%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
44%inclusion9.38K decks21.3K decks
35%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
41%inclusion8.65K decks21.3K decks
35%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
39%inclusion8.29K decks21.3K decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion7.72K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
36%inclusion7.70K decks21.3K decks
29%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
34%inclusion7.23K decks21.3K decks
29%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion6.42K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Star Athlete
30%inclusion6.22K decks21K decks
26%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
29%inclusion6.14K decks21.3K decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl
28%inclusion5.92K decks21.3K decks
24%synergy
Magebane Lizard
26%inclusion5.64K decks21.3K decks
22%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion5.36K decks21.3K decks
21%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
24%inclusion5.14K decks21.3K decks
19%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
23%inclusion4.82K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion3.99K decks17.9K decks
17%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
20%inclusion4.24K decks21K decks
18%synergy
Tectonic Giant
20%inclusion4.20K decks21.3K decks
16%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
19%inclusion4.08K decks21.3K decks
13%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
18%inclusion3.82K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion3.74K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
16%inclusion3.48K decks21.2K decks
14%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
16%inclusion3.51K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
16%inclusion2.81K decks17.9K decks
11%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
14%inclusion1.65K decks11.9K decks
9%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
14%inclusion2.94K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion2.49K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion2.36K decks21.2K decks
8%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
11%inclusion2.34K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion2.34K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
10%inclusion2.11K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
10%inclusion2.07K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
9.1%inclusion1.93K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Soot Imp
8.9%inclusion1.89K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
8.2%inclusion1.74K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.9%inclusion1.69K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.8%inclusion1.66K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.7%inclusion1.65K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.2%inclusion1.54K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.1%inclusion1.52K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
57%inclusion12.1K decks21.3K decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion9.47K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Suspended Sentence
42%inclusion8.75K decks21K decks
37%synergy
Blood Pact
40%inclusion8.48K decks21.3K decks
35%synergy
Withering Torment
37%inclusion7.74K decks21.1K decks
14%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion7.21K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion6.45K decks21.2K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion5.56K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion5.21K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
23%inclusion4.89K decks21.3K decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion4.05K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion3.79K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion3.25K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion2.95K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion2.85K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion2.51K decks21.3K decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.8%inclusion1.67K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.5%inclusion1.59K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
7.3%inclusion1.55K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.9%inclusion1.48K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Return the Favor
6.9%inclusion1.47K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion1.39K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion1.34K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.7%inclusion1.22K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
5.7%inclusion1.21K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
5.4%inclusion1.15K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.3%inclusion1.12K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
51%inclusion10.8K decks21.3K decks
28%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
39%inclusion8.11K decks21K decks
34%synergy
Grab the Prize
36%inclusion7.54K decks21.1K decks
25%synergy
Decree of Pain
32%inclusion6.82K decks21.3K decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion5.95K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
27%inclusion5.67K decks21.3K decks
21%synergy
Light Up the Stage
24%inclusion5.18K decks21.3K decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion5.02K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion4.13K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion3.70K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion2.95K decks17.7K decks
7%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion3.16K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion2.63K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion2.33K decks21.3K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.8%inclusion1.88K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.4%inclusion1.58K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.3%inclusion1.55K decks21.3K decks
-21%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.8%inclusion1.46K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion1.35K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion1.33K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion1.20K decks21.3K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
60%inclusion12.7K decks21.3K decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion8.77K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
29%inclusion6.10K decks21.3K decks
26%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
22%inclusion4.66K decks21.3K decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion3.79K decks21.3K decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion3.56K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
15%inclusion3.26K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Barbed Wire
13%inclusion2.85K decks21.3K decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion2.62K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion2.33K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion2.09K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Copper Tablet
8.6%inclusion1.83K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion1.68K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Crawlspace
6.9%inclusion1.46K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.0%inclusion1.28K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
60%inclusion12.7K decks21.3K decks
52%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
52%inclusion11K decks21K decks
46%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
40%inclusion8.57K decks21.3K decks
36%synergy
Manabarbs
39%inclusion8.38K decks21.3K decks
34%synergy
Painful Quandary
36%inclusion7.70K decks21.3K decks
30%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
36%inclusion7.58K decks21.3K decks
30%synergy
Polluted Bonds
27%inclusion5.84K decks21.3K decks
24%synergy
Theater of Horrors
25%inclusion5.39K decks21.3K decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion5.26K decks21.3K decks
17%synergy
Spellshock
21%inclusion4.49K decks21.3K decks
18%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
20%inclusion4.17K decks21.3K decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion3.74K decks21.3K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion3.65K decks21.3K decks
-7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion3.53K decks21.3K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion3.01K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion2.77K decks21.2K decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion2.76K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
13%inclusion2.67K decks21.3K decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion2.57K decks21.1K decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion2.51K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion2.35K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion2.25K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Pestilence
10%inclusion2.20K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Pyrohemia
10%inclusion2.15K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion2.08K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.4%inclusion1.79K decks21.2K decks
6%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.0%inclusion1.70K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.6%inclusion1.62K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Citadel of Pain
7.4%inclusion1.58K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Burning Earth
6.9%inclusion1.48K decks21.3K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.6%inclusion1.41K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Maddening Hex
6.1%inclusion1.30K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.8%inclusion1.23K decks21.2K decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.7%inclusion1.22K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.6%inclusion1.20K decks21.3K decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
5.5%inclusion1.17K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
5.2%inclusion1.12K decks21.3K decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion1.08K decks21.3K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
39%inclusion8.32K decks21.3K decks
35%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion2.48K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
68%inclusion14.5K decks21.3K decks
59%synergy
Shivan Gorge
66%inclusion14.1K decks21.3K decks
58%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
44%inclusion9.32K decks21.3K decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion7.59K decks21.3K decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion6.85K decks21.3K decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion5.72K decks21.3K decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion4.30K decks21.3K decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion3.56K decks21.3K decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion2.56K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion1.71K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion1.70K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion1.49K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion1.15K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion20.5K decks21.3K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion20.4K decks21.3K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
81%inclusion17.4K decks21.3K decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Signet
79%inclusion16.9K decks21.3K decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion15.5K decks21.3K decks
54%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion13.9K decks21.3K decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion11.7K decks21.3K decks
25%synergy
Séance Board
22%inclusion4.67K decks21K decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion1.29K decks21.3K decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion1.20K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion1.19K decks21.3K decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion1.16K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion391 decks7.40K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion21.1K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion21.1K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20.3K decks21.3K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
87%inclusion18.6K decks21.3K decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
81%inclusion17.3K decks21.3K decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
76%inclusion16.3K decks21.3K decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
75%inclusion16.1K decks21.3K decks
46%synergy
Tainted Peak
74%inclusion15.7K decks21.3K decks
32%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
67%inclusion14.2K decks21.3K decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
62%inclusion13.2K decks21.3K decks
27%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
60%inclusion12.8K decks21.3K decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion12.5K decks21.3K decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malice
54%inclusion11.5K decks21.3K decks
20%synergy
Canyon Slough
49%inclusion10.3K decks21.3K decks
29%synergy
Blazemire Verge
43%inclusion9.20K decks21.2K decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion9.17K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
40%inclusion8.62K decks21.3K decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion7.87K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion7.72K decks21.3K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion7.46K decks21.3K decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion7.45K decks21.3K decks
19%synergy
Geothermal Bog
35%inclusion7.41K decks21.3K decks
25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion6.71K decks21.3K decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
30%inclusion6.40K decks21.3K decks
22%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion5.39K decks21.3K decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
21%inclusion4.42K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion4.26K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion3.79K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion3.02K decks21.3K decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion2.95K decks21.3K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion2.39K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
8.4%inclusion1.79K decks21.3K decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1.78K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion1.65K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.4%inclusion1.58K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.3%inclusion1.56K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion1.47K decks21.3K decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.8%inclusion1.45K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion1.41K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion1.34K decks21.3K decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.2%inclusion1.32K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion1.27K decks21.3K decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion1.19K decks21.3K decks
0%synergy