Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Budget

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Maximum Carnage
2.6%inclusion9 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Asylum
1.4%inclusion5 decks354 decks
0%synergy
Shriek, Treblemaker
1.1%inclusion4 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Villainous Wrath
0.9%inclusion3 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
0.6%inclusion2 decks349 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blood Seeker
91%inclusion1.81K decks1.99K decks
84%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
89%inclusion1.77K decks1.99K decks
83%synergy
Fate Unraveler
88%inclusion1.75K decks1.99K decks
80%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion1.76K decks1.99K decks
79%synergy
Harsh Mentor
84%inclusion1.68K decks1.99K decks
78%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
83%inclusion1.64K decks1.97K decks
76%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
84%inclusion1.67K decks1.99K decks
76%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
85%inclusion1.69K decks1.99K decks
75%synergy
Shivan Gorge
83%inclusion1.65K decks1.99K decks
75%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
86%inclusion1.71K decks1.99K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
92%inclusion1.83K decks1.99K decks
49%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
89%inclusion1.76K decks1.99K decks
71%synergy
Bedevil
86%inclusion1.72K decks1.99K decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
85%inclusion1.68K decks1.99K decks
34%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
85%inclusion1.67K decks1.97K decks
73%synergy
Feed the Swarm
83%inclusion1.64K decks1.99K decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
82%inclusion1.64K decks1.99K decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion1.63K decks1.99K decks
63%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
81%inclusion1.61K decks1.99K decks
74%synergy
Massacre Wurm
80%inclusion1.59K decks1.99K decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
80%inclusion1.59K decks1.99K decks
70%synergy
The Lord of Pain
80%inclusion1.57K decks1.97K decks
69%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
77%inclusion1.53K decks1.99K decks
68%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
77%inclusion1.52K decks1.99K decks
66%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
73%inclusion1.46K decks1.99K decks
67%synergy
Mayhem Devil
72%inclusion1.43K decks1.99K decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
72%inclusion1.43K decks1.99K decks
50%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
70%inclusion1.40K decks1.99K decks
65%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
70%inclusion1.40K decks1.99K decks
56%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
68%inclusion1.35K decks1.99K decks
64%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
67%inclusion1.34K decks1.99K decks
56%synergy
Massacre Girl
66%inclusion1.31K decks1.99K decks
62%synergy
Star Athlete
66%inclusion1.30K decks1.97K decks
62%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
61%inclusion1.22K decks1.99K decks
54%synergy
Tectonic Giant
61%inclusion1.22K decks1.99K decks
58%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
57%inclusion1.13K decks1.99K decks
50%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
54%inclusion1.07K decks1.98K decks
52%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
53%inclusion1.04K decks1.97K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
47%inclusion943 decks1.99K decks
39%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion690 decks1.99K decks
22%synergy
Rug of Smothering
27%inclusion532 decks1.99K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion212 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
13%inclusion255 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Magebane Lizard
12%inclusion246 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Perforating Artist
9.0%inclusion140 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.0%inclusion158 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.4%inclusion147 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Soot Imp
6.7%inclusion133 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
6.4%inclusion127 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Immolation Shaman
5.8%inclusion116 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
5.6%inclusion111 decks1.98K decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
5.6%inclusion111 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
5.5%inclusion109 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
5.4%inclusion107 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
5.1%inclusion102 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
80%inclusion1.58K decks1.99K decks
65%synergy
Suspended Sentence
75%inclusion1.48K decks1.97K decks
70%synergy
Blood Pact
74%inclusion1.48K decks1.99K decks
70%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion442 decks1.99K decks
-17%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion254 decks1.99K decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion225 decks1.98K decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion225 decks1.99K decks
-30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.6%inclusion170 decks1.99K decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion159 decks1.98K decks
-10%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
6.4%inclusion128 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.8%inclusion115 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.5%inclusion109 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.1%inclusion101 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
79%inclusion1.57K decks1.99K decks
56%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
73%inclusion1.43K decks1.97K decks
67%synergy
Decree of Pain
71%inclusion1.41K decks1.99K decks
66%synergy
Grab the Prize
69%inclusion1.36K decks1.98K decks
59%synergy
Light Up the Stage
61%inclusion1.20K decks1.99K decks
51%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion248 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.5%inclusion149 decks1.99K decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion135 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion108 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.4%inclusion107 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion104 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion104 decks1.99K decks
-14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion1.54K decks1.99K decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
77%inclusion1.53K decks1.99K decks
67%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
62%inclusion1.23K decks1.99K decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion421 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion153 decks1.99K decks
-8%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.4%inclusion107 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
78%inclusion1.56K decks1.99K decks
70%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
73%inclusion1.45K decks1.97K decks
67%synergy
Theater of Horrors
69%inclusion1.38K decks1.99K decks
61%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
58%inclusion1.15K decks1.99K decks
56%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion1.12K decks1.99K decks
50%synergy
Roiling Vortex
31%inclusion616 decks1.99K decks
23%synergy
Underworld Dreams
28%inclusion554 decks1.99K decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion438 decks1.99K decks
16%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
21%inclusion409 decks1.99K decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion343 decks1.99K decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion288 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion241 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Manabarbs
11%inclusion222 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
7.2%inclusion143 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.4%inclusion127 decks1.97K decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.3%inclusion124 decks1.98K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion122 decks1.99K decks
-18%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.7%inclusion113 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion214 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
7.8%inclusion154 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
75%inclusion1.48K decks1.99K decks
65%synergy
Witch's Clinic
74%inclusion1.47K decks1.99K decks
67%synergy
Temple of the False God
62%inclusion1.23K decks1.99K decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion214 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.5%inclusion168 decks1.99K decks
-27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion160 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion1.90K decks1.99K decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.87K decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
90%inclusion1.78K decks1.99K decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
84%inclusion1.68K decks1.99K decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
83%inclusion1.64K decks1.99K decks
52%synergy
Thought Vessel
82%inclusion1.64K decks1.99K decks
65%synergy
Fellwar Stone
79%inclusion1.58K decks1.99K decks
45%synergy
Séance Board
57%inclusion1.12K decks1.97K decks
53%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion154 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion114 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion114 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion1.98K decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion1.98K decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.88K decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
92%inclusion1.82K decks1.99K decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
89%inclusion1.76K decks1.99K decks
43%synergy
Tainted Peak
87%inclusion1.73K decks1.99K decks
46%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
87%inclusion1.72K decks1.99K decks
25%synergy
Temple of Malice
86%inclusion1.71K decks1.99K decks
52%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
83%inclusion1.65K decks1.99K decks
48%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
81%inclusion1.62K decks1.99K decks
62%synergy
Canyon Slough
80%inclusion1.59K decks1.99K decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion1.58K decks1.99K decks
48%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
79%inclusion1.56K decks1.99K decks
59%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
78%inclusion1.55K decks1.99K decks
33%synergy
Graven Cairns
77%inclusion1.53K decks1.99K decks
48%synergy
Geothermal Bog
74%inclusion1.47K decks1.99K decks
64%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion1.44K decks1.99K decks
51%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
72%inclusion1.43K decks1.99K decks
56%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion1.37K decks1.99K decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.8%inclusion175 decks1.99K decks
-25%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.0%inclusion158 decks1.98K decks
-22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.2%inclusion123 decks1.99K decks
-14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion108 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy