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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
1.6%inclusion3 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Combustion Man
1.3%inclusion2 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
0.7%inclusion1 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
0.6%inclusion1 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blood Seeker
91%inclusion1.88K decks2.06K decks
83%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
89%inclusion1.84K decks2.06K decks
83%synergy
Fate Unraveler
88%inclusion1.81K decks2.06K decks
80%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion1.83K decks2.06K decks
79%synergy
Harsh Mentor
84%inclusion1.74K decks2.06K decks
77%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
83%inclusion1.69K decks2.05K decks
75%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
85%inclusion1.76K decks2.06K decks
75%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
83%inclusion1.72K decks2.06K decks
75%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
86%inclusion1.77K decks2.06K decks
74%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
81%inclusion1.68K decks2.06K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
92%inclusion1.90K decks2.06K decks
49%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
88%inclusion1.82K decks2.06K decks
71%synergy
Bedevil
86%inclusion1.77K decks2.06K decks
50%synergy
Blasphemous Act
84%inclusion1.74K decks2.06K decks
33%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
84%inclusion1.72K decks2.05K decks
72%synergy
Feed the Swarm
82%inclusion1.70K decks2.06K decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
82%inclusion1.69K decks2.06K decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
81%inclusion1.68K decks2.06K decks
63%synergy
Brash Taunter
80%inclusion1.64K decks2.06K decks
70%synergy
Massacre Wurm
80%inclusion1.64K decks2.06K decks
72%synergy
Creatures
The Lord of Pain
79%inclusion1.62K decks2.05K decks
69%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
76%inclusion1.58K decks2.06K decks
67%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
76%inclusion1.57K decks2.06K decks
66%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
73%inclusion1.51K decks2.06K decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
72%inclusion1.48K decks2.06K decks
50%synergy
Mayhem Devil
71%inclusion1.46K decks2.06K decks
47%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
70%inclusion1.45K decks2.06K decks
65%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
70%inclusion1.44K decks2.06K decks
55%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
68%inclusion1.40K decks2.06K decks
57%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
68%inclusion1.40K decks2.06K decks
63%synergy
Star Athlete
66%inclusion1.34K decks2.05K decks
62%synergy
Massacre Girl
66%inclusion1.35K decks2.06K decks
62%synergy
Tectonic Giant
61%inclusion1.27K decks2.06K decks
58%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
60%inclusion1.25K decks2.06K decks
53%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
57%inclusion1.17K decks2.06K decks
50%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.06K decks
52%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
53%inclusion1.08K decks2.05K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
47%inclusion968 decks2.06K decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion714 decks2.06K decks
22%synergy
Rug of Smothering
27%inclusion563 decks2.06K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion243 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
13%inclusion275 decks2.06K decks
9%synergy
Magebane Lizard
13%inclusion259 decks2.06K decks
8%synergy
Perforating Artist
8.4%inclusion138 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.0%inclusion166 decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.06K decks
6%synergy
Soot Imp
6.9%inclusion142 decks2.06K decks
6%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
6.1%inclusion126 decks2.06K decks
3%synergy
Immolation Shaman
6.0%inclusion124 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
6.0%inclusion123 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.06K decks
3%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
5.6%inclusion115 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
5.3%inclusion109 decks2.06K decks
0%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
5.0%inclusion104 decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
79%inclusion1.64K decks2.06K decks
65%synergy
Suspended Sentence
74%inclusion1.52K decks2.05K decks
70%synergy
Blood Pact
74%inclusion1.53K decks2.06K decks
69%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion480 decks2.06K decks
-16%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion280 decks2.06K decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion239 decks2.05K decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion238 decks2.06K decks
-30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.8%inclusion182 decks2.06K decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion166 decks2.06K decks
-10%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
6.5%inclusion135 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion121 decks2.06K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.06K decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.06K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
78%inclusion1.62K decks2.06K decks
55%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
73%inclusion1.49K decks2.05K decks
68%synergy
Decree of Pain
70%inclusion1.44K decks2.06K decks
65%synergy
Grab the Prize
69%inclusion1.42K decks2.05K decks
59%synergy
Light Up the Stage
60%inclusion1.25K decks2.06K decks
51%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion251 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.06K decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
7.3%inclusion150 decks2.06K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion113 decks2.06K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion109 decks2.06K decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.1%inclusion105 decks2.06K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion1.58K decks2.06K decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion1.56K decks2.06K decks
66%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
61%inclusion1.26K decks2.06K decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion427 decks2.06K decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion169 decks2.06K decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
79%inclusion1.63K decks2.06K decks
70%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
73%inclusion1.49K decks2.05K decks
66%synergy
Theater of Horrors
68%inclusion1.41K decks2.06K decks
60%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
58%inclusion1.19K decks2.06K decks
56%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion1.17K decks2.06K decks
50%synergy
Roiling Vortex
31%inclusion631 decks2.06K decks
23%synergy
Underworld Dreams
28%inclusion577 decks2.06K decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion459 decks2.06K decks
16%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
21%inclusion436 decks2.06K decks
17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion363 decks2.06K decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion309 decks2.06K decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion252 decks2.06K decks
9%synergy
Manabarbs
12%inclusion239 decks2.06K decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.06K decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.7%inclusion138 decks2.06K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.6%inclusion136 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion132 decks2.06K decks
-18%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.06K decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.06K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion229 decks2.06K decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
7.6%inclusion157 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
83%inclusion1.71K decks2.06K decks
74%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
74%inclusion1.52K decks2.06K decks
64%synergy
Witch's Clinic
73%inclusion1.51K decks2.06K decks
66%synergy
Temple of the False God
62%inclusion1.27K decks2.06K decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion223 decks2.06K decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion175 decks2.06K decks
-11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.1%inclusion168 decks2.06K decks
-28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion1.97K decks2.06K decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.94K decks2.06K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
90%inclusion1.85K decks2.06K decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
84%inclusion1.73K decks2.06K decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion1.70K decks2.06K decks
65%synergy
Mind Stone
82%inclusion1.70K decks2.06K decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
79%inclusion1.63K decks2.06K decks
45%synergy
Séance Board
55%inclusion1.14K decks2.05K decks
52%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.06K decks
-11%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.9%inclusion121 decks2.06K decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.8%inclusion119 decks2.06K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion2.06K decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2.06K decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.95K decks2.06K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
92%inclusion1.89K decks2.06K decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
88%inclusion1.82K decks2.06K decks
42%synergy
Tainted Peak
87%inclusion1.79K decks2.06K decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
86%inclusion1.78K decks2.06K decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
86%inclusion1.77K decks2.06K decks
51%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
83%inclusion1.70K decks2.06K decks
48%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
81%inclusion1.67K decks2.06K decks
62%synergy
Canyon Slough
80%inclusion1.65K decks2.06K decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion1.63K decks2.06K decks
47%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
78%inclusion1.61K decks2.06K decks
59%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
77%inclusion1.60K decks2.06K decks
32%synergy
Graven Cairns
76%inclusion1.57K decks2.06K decks
47%synergy
Geothermal Bog
73%inclusion1.51K decks2.06K decks
64%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion1.49K decks2.06K decks
51%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
71%inclusion1.46K decks2.06K decks
55%synergy
Ash Barrens
68%inclusion1.41K decks2.06K decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion187 decks2.06K decks
-24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.06K decks
-22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.6%inclusion136 decks2.06K decks
-13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion113 decks2.06K decks
-3%synergy