Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Core

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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
26%inclusion73 decks276 decks
22%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.8%inclusion21 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
1.7%inclusion5 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
1.0%inclusion3 decks313 decks
-1%synergy
Fated Firepower
0.9%inclusion7 decks738 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mogis, God of Slaughter
94%inclusion3.20K decks3.41K decks
84%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
94%inclusion3.19K decks3.41K decks
82%synergy
Blood Seeker
89%inclusion3.04K decks3.41K decks
81%synergy
Fate Unraveler
89%inclusion3.05K decks3.41K decks
81%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
81%inclusion2.77K decks3.41K decks
75%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
82%inclusion2.79K decks3.41K decks
75%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
86%inclusion2.91K decks3.38K decks
74%synergy
Witch's Clinic
81%inclusion2.75K decks3.41K decks
74%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
81%inclusion2.75K decks3.41K decks
72%synergy
Shivan Gorge
79%inclusion2.71K decks3.41K decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
89%inclusion3.02K decks3.41K decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
88%inclusion3K decks3.41K decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion2.87K decks3.41K decks
49%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
81%inclusion2.78K decks3.41K decks
64%synergy
Chaos Warp
81%inclusion2.75K decks3.41K decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
79%inclusion2.69K decks3.41K decks
44%synergy
The Lord of Pain
78%inclusion2.62K decks3.38K decks
67%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
77%inclusion2.58K decks3.38K decks
69%synergy
Feed the Swarm
76%inclusion2.60K decks3.41K decks
33%synergy
Spiteful Visions
72%inclusion2.46K decks3.41K decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion395 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
72%inclusion2.45K decks3.41K decks
53%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
72%inclusion2.45K decks3.41K decks
59%synergy
Harsh Mentor
71%inclusion2.44K decks3.41K decks
64%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
70%inclusion2.40K decks3.41K decks
60%synergy
Massacre Wurm
68%inclusion2.33K decks3.41K decks
60%synergy
Brash Taunter
63%inclusion2.15K decks3.41K decks
53%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
62%inclusion2.13K decks3.41K decks
52%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
59%inclusion2K decks3.41K decks
49%synergy
Mayhem Devil
55%inclusion1.89K decks3.41K decks
31%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
52%inclusion1.77K decks3.41K decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion1.70K decks3.41K decks
28%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
46%inclusion1.56K decks3.41K decks
35%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
45%inclusion1.53K decks3.41K decks
38%synergy
Rug of Smothering
44%inclusion1.49K decks3.41K decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
41%inclusion1.41K decks3.41K decks
27%synergy
Star Athlete
41%inclusion1.40K decks3.38K decks
37%synergy
Massacre Girl
38%inclusion1.31K decks3.41K decks
35%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
38%inclusion1.05K decks2.76K decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion1.18K decks3.41K decks
30%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion1.14K decks3.41K decks
24%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
32%inclusion1.08K decks3.41K decks
24%synergy
Tectonic Giant
29%inclusion990 decks3.41K decks
25%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
29%inclusion971 decks3.38K decks
26%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
28%inclusion952 decks3.41K decks
23%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
27%inclusion929 decks3.41K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion869 decks3.41K decks
18%synergy
Magebane Lizard
24%inclusion812 decks3.41K decks
20%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
24%inclusion800 decks3.39K decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion798 decks3.41K decks
15%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
20%inclusion685 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion669 decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
16%inclusion553 decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
15%inclusion499 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
14%inclusion485 decks3.41K decks
13%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
12%inclusion181 decks1.48K decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion337 decks2.80K decks
7%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
12%inclusion403 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion393 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion388 decks3.41K decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion302 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion359 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
10%inclusion341 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Soot Imp
8.2%inclusion279 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.1%inclusion277 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.9%inclusion271 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
7.8%inclusion267 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
7.3%inclusion250 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.1%inclusion241 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.8%inclusion232 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.6%inclusion224 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
69%inclusion2.35K decks3.41K decks
55%synergy
Suspended Sentence
58%inclusion1.95K decks3.38K decks
53%synergy
Blood Pact
54%inclusion1.85K decks3.41K decks
50%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.38K decks
12%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion1.01K decks3.41K decks
-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion940 decks3.41K decks
-14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion891 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion634 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion440 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion430 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion400 decks3.41K decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion364 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion331 decks3.41K decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.5%inclusion324 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion315 decks3.41K decks
-13%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.8%inclusion232 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion230 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.7%inclusion230 decks3.41K decks
-13%synergy
Return the Favor
6.6%inclusion225 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.2%inclusion213 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.8%inclusion199 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
5.1%inclusion173 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
62%inclusion2.12K decks3.41K decks
39%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
54%inclusion1.83K decks3.38K decks
49%synergy
Grab the Prize
46%inclusion1.57K decks3.39K decks
36%synergy
Decree of Pain
46%inclusion1.57K decks3.41K decks
41%synergy
Light Up the Stage
36%inclusion1.24K decks3.41K decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion787 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion679 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion585 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion536 decks3.41K decks
-15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion398 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion329 decks3.41K decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion328 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.0%inclusion307 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.9%inclusion303 decks3.41K decks
-13%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion294 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.1%inclusion277 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
6.1%inclusion207 decks3.41K decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion183 decks3.41K decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
71%inclusion2.42K decks3.41K decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.29K decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.41K decks
27%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
20%inclusion690 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion360 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Barbed Wire
11%inclusion360 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion341 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.2%inclusion315 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
9.0%inclusion306 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion277 decks3.41K decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion270 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.8%inclusion198 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
5.7%inclusion194 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.1%inclusion174 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
67%inclusion2.27K decks3.38K decks
61%synergy
Roiling Vortex
64%inclusion2.20K decks3.41K decks
57%synergy
Underworld Dreams
54%inclusion1.84K decks3.41K decks
46%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.41K decks
34%synergy
Theater of Horrors
37%inclusion1.26K decks3.41K decks
29%synergy
Painful Quandary
34%inclusion1.17K decks3.41K decks
28%synergy
Manabarbs
34%inclusion1.15K decks3.41K decks
28%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
28%inclusion962 decks3.41K decks
26%synergy
Polluted Bonds
27%inclusion918 decks3.41K decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
26%inclusion878 decks3.41K decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion843 decks3.41K decks
19%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion633 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Spellshock
17%inclusion586 decks3.41K decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion511 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion498 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion455 decks3.38K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion459 decks3.41K decks
-11%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion430 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion383 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion366 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
10%inclusion354 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion352 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
10%inclusion343 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.3%inclusion283 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Pyrohemia
7.8%inclusion266 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.5%inclusion255 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.7%inclusion227 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.6%inclusion227 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Citadel of Pain
6.3%inclusion214 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
6.1%inclusion209 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion208 decks3.41K decks
-11%synergy
Burning Earth
6.0%inclusion205 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.5%inclusion189 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.2%inclusion177 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.0%inclusion172 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
37%inclusion1.27K decks3.41K decks
33%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion414 decks3.41K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
59%inclusion2.02K decks3.41K decks
50%synergy
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion1.45K decks3.41K decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion977 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion700 decks3.41K decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion530 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.0%inclusion239 decks3.41K decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion3.30K decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion3.27K decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
87%inclusion2.97K decks3.41K decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
87%inclusion2.96K decks3.41K decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
81%inclusion2.76K decks3.41K decks
63%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion2.54K decks3.41K decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
69%inclusion2.35K decks3.41K decks
39%synergy
Séance Board
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.38K decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion189 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion179 decks3.41K decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion3.40K decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3.40K decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion3.29K decks3.41K decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
92%inclusion3.16K decks3.41K decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
90%inclusion3.07K decks3.41K decks
26%synergy
Tainted Peak
83%inclusion2.84K decks3.41K decks
42%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
83%inclusion2.83K decks3.41K decks
37%synergy
Graven Cairns
82%inclusion2.81K decks3.41K decks
53%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
79%inclusion2.70K decks3.41K decks
33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
75%inclusion2.56K decks3.41K decks
40%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
73%inclusion2.49K decks3.41K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion2.42K decks3.41K decks
39%synergy
Temple of Malice
70%inclusion2.38K decks3.41K decks
35%synergy
Canyon Slough
64%inclusion2.19K decks3.41K decks
45%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
54%inclusion1.85K decks3.41K decks
35%synergy
Geothermal Bog
48%inclusion1.64K decks3.41K decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion1.61K decks3.41K decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion1.61K decks3.41K decks
26%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion1.49K decks3.41K decks
36%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion1.22K decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion898 decks3.41K decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion803 decks3.41K decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion756 decks3.41K decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion749 decks3.41K decks
-10%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion613 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion474 decks3.41K decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion430 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion419 decks3.41K decks
-21%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion403 decks3.41K decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion364 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
8.7%inclusion296 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.1%inclusion277 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion209 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.0%inclusion204 decks3.41K decks
-14%synergy