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).
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
1.5%inclusion3 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Combustion Man
1.2%inclusion2 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
0.6%inclusion1 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
0.6%inclusion1 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blood Seeker
91%inclusion1.89K decks2.07K decks
83%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
89%inclusion1.85K decks2.07K decks
83%synergy
Fate Unraveler
88%inclusion1.82K decks2.07K decks
80%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion1.84K decks2.07K decks
79%synergy
Harsh Mentor
84%inclusion1.75K decks2.07K decks
77%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
83%inclusion1.70K decks2.06K decks
76%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
85%inclusion1.77K decks2.07K decks
75%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
84%inclusion1.73K decks2.07K decks
75%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
86%inclusion1.78K decks2.07K decks
74%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
81%inclusion1.68K decks2.07K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
92%inclusion1.91K decks2.07K decks
49%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
88%inclusion1.83K decks2.07K decks
71%synergy
Bedevil
86%inclusion1.78K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
84%inclusion1.75K decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
84%inclusion1.73K decks2.06K decks
72%synergy
Feed the Swarm
82%inclusion1.71K decks2.07K decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
82%inclusion1.70K decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
81%inclusion1.69K decks2.07K decks
63%synergy
Massacre Wurm
80%inclusion1.66K decks2.07K decks
72%synergy
Brash Taunter
80%inclusion1.65K decks2.07K decks
70%synergy
Creatures
The Lord of Pain
79%inclusion1.63K decks2.06K decks
69%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
77%inclusion1.59K decks2.07K decks
66%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
76%inclusion1.58K decks2.07K decks
67%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
73%inclusion1.51K decks2.07K decks
66%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
72%inclusion1.49K decks2.07K decks
50%synergy
Mayhem Devil
71%inclusion1.47K decks2.07K decks
47%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
70%inclusion1.46K decks2.07K decks
65%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
69%inclusion1.44K decks2.07K decks
55%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
68%inclusion1.41K decks2.07K decks
57%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
68%inclusion1.40K decks2.07K decks
63%synergy
Massacre Girl
66%inclusion1.36K decks2.07K decks
62%synergy
Star Athlete
66%inclusion1.35K decks2.06K decks
62%synergy
Tectonic Giant
62%inclusion1.28K decks2.07K decks
58%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
60%inclusion1.25K decks2.07K decks
53%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
57%inclusion1.18K decks2.07K decks
50%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.07K decks
52%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
53%inclusion1.08K decks2.06K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
47%inclusion980 decks2.07K decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
34%inclusion713 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Rug of Smothering
27%inclusion563 decks2.07K decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion238 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
13%inclusion269 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Magebane Lizard
13%inclusion260 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Perforating Artist
8.3%inclusion137 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.1%inclusion168 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Soot Imp
6.9%inclusion143 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
6.1%inclusion126 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
5.9%inclusion123 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
5.9%inclusion123 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Immolation Shaman
5.9%inclusion123 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
5.5%inclusion115 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
5.2%inclusion108 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
5.0%inclusion104 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
79%inclusion1.65K decks2.07K decks
65%synergy
Suspended Sentence
75%inclusion1.54K decks2.06K decks
70%synergy
Blood Pact
74%inclusion1.54K decks2.07K decks
70%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion478 decks2.07K decks
-17%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion278 decks2.07K decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion245 decks2.06K decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion241 decks2.07K decks
-30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.8%inclusion182 decks2.07K decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion168 decks2.07K decks
-10%synergy
Unlicensed Disintegration
6.5%inclusion135 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
78%inclusion1.63K decks2.07K decks
55%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
73%inclusion1.50K decks2.06K decks
68%synergy
Decree of Pain
70%inclusion1.45K decks2.07K decks
65%synergy
Grab the Prize
69%inclusion1.43K decks2.06K decks
59%synergy
Light Up the Stage
60%inclusion1.25K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion250 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion160 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
7.2%inclusion149 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.3%inclusion109 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion1.59K decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion1.57K decks2.07K decks
66%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
61%inclusion1.26K decks2.07K decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion433 decks2.07K decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion169 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
79%inclusion1.63K decks2.07K decks
70%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
73%inclusion1.49K decks2.06K decks
66%synergy
Theater of Horrors
69%inclusion1.42K decks2.07K decks
60%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
58%inclusion1.20K decks2.07K decks
56%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion1.18K decks2.07K decks
50%synergy
Roiling Vortex
31%inclusion634 decks2.07K decks
23%synergy
Underworld Dreams
28%inclusion574 decks2.07K decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion459 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
21%inclusion439 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion363 decks2.07K decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion315 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion250 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Manabarbs
12%inclusion239 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
7.3%inclusion152 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.7%inclusion137 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion131 decks2.07K decks
-18%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.9%inclusion123 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion226 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
83%inclusion1.72K decks2.07K decks
74%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
74%inclusion1.53K decks2.07K decks
64%synergy
Witch's Clinic
73%inclusion1.52K decks2.07K decks
66%synergy
Temple of the False God
61%inclusion1.27K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion221 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.4%inclusion175 decks2.07K decks
-11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.1%inclusion169 decks2.07K decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion1.98K decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.96K decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
90%inclusion1.86K decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
84%inclusion1.75K decks2.07K decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion1.71K decks2.07K decks
65%synergy
Mind Stone
82%inclusion1.71K decks2.07K decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
79%inclusion1.64K decks2.07K decks
45%synergy
Séance Board
56%inclusion1.15K decks2.06K decks
52%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.07K decks
-11%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion119 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion2.07K decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2.07K decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.96K decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
92%inclusion1.90K decks2.07K decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
88%inclusion1.83K decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Tainted Peak
86%inclusion1.79K decks2.07K decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
86%inclusion1.79K decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
86%inclusion1.78K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
83%inclusion1.71K decks2.07K decks
48%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
81%inclusion1.68K decks2.07K decks
62%synergy
Canyon Slough
80%inclusion1.66K decks2.07K decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion1.64K decks2.07K decks
47%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
78%inclusion1.62K decks2.07K decks
59%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
78%inclusion1.61K decks2.07K decks
32%synergy
Graven Cairns
76%inclusion1.58K decks2.07K decks
47%synergy
Geothermal Bog
73%inclusion1.52K decks2.07K decks
64%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion1.50K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
71%inclusion1.47K decks2.07K decks
55%synergy
Ash Barrens
68%inclusion1.42K decks2.07K decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion189 decks2.07K decks
-24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.1%inclusion168 decks2.07K decks
-22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.4%inclusion133 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy