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).
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.3%inclusion26 decks787 decks
-3%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
1.4%inclusion5 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Fated Firepower
1.3%inclusion10 decks780 decks
-2%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
0.8%inclusion3 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mogis, God of Slaughter
94%inclusion3.22K decks3.44K decks
84%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
94%inclusion3.21K decks3.44K decks
82%synergy
Blood Seeker
89%inclusion3.06K decks3.44K decks
81%synergy
Fate Unraveler
89%inclusion3.07K decks3.44K decks
81%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
81%inclusion2.78K decks3.44K decks
75%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
82%inclusion2.82K decks3.44K decks
75%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
86%inclusion2.94K decks3.40K decks
75%synergy
Witch's Clinic
81%inclusion2.77K decks3.44K decks
73%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
81%inclusion2.77K decks3.44K decks
72%synergy
Shivan Gorge
80%inclusion2.73K decks3.44K decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
89%inclusion3.05K decks3.44K decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
88%inclusion3.02K decks3.44K decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion2.88K decks3.44K decks
49%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
81%inclusion2.79K decks3.44K decks
64%synergy
Chaos Warp
80%inclusion2.76K decks3.44K decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
79%inclusion2.71K decks3.44K decks
44%synergy
The Lord of Pain
78%inclusion2.64K decks3.40K decks
67%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
77%inclusion2.60K decks3.40K decks
69%synergy
Feed the Swarm
76%inclusion2.62K decks3.44K decks
33%synergy
Spiteful Visions
72%inclusion2.47K decks3.44K decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion396 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Razorkin Needlehead
72%inclusion2.47K decks3.44K decks
59%synergy
Blood Artist
72%inclusion2.46K decks3.44K decks
53%synergy
Harsh Mentor
72%inclusion2.46K decks3.44K decks
65%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
70%inclusion2.42K decks3.44K decks
60%synergy
Massacre Wurm
68%inclusion2.34K decks3.44K decks
60%synergy
Brash Taunter
63%inclusion2.17K decks3.44K decks
53%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
62%inclusion2.14K decks3.44K decks
52%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
59%inclusion2.02K decks3.44K decks
49%synergy
Mayhem Devil
55%inclusion1.91K decks3.44K decks
31%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
52%inclusion1.78K decks3.44K decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion1.71K decks3.44K decks
28%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
46%inclusion1.57K decks3.44K decks
35%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
45%inclusion1.54K decks3.44K decks
38%synergy
Rug of Smothering
44%inclusion1.50K decks3.44K decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
41%inclusion1.43K decks3.44K decks
27%synergy
Star Athlete
41%inclusion1.40K decks3.40K decks
37%synergy
Massacre Girl
38%inclusion1.32K decks3.44K decks
35%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
38%inclusion1.06K decks2.79K decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
34%inclusion1.18K decks3.44K decks
30%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion1.15K decks3.44K decks
24%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
32%inclusion1.08K decks3.44K decks
24%synergy
Tectonic Giant
29%inclusion1K decks3.44K decks
25%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
29%inclusion976 decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
28%inclusion954 decks3.44K decks
23%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
27%inclusion933 decks3.44K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion872 decks3.44K decks
18%synergy
Magebane Lizard
24%inclusion816 decks3.44K decks
20%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
23%inclusion802 decks3.42K decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion803 decks3.44K decks
15%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
20%inclusion699 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion669 decks3.44K decks
14%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
16%inclusion552 decks3.44K decks
13%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
15%inclusion500 decks3.44K decks
11%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
14%inclusion489 decks3.44K decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion340 decks2.82K decks
7%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
12%inclusion182 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
12%inclusion403 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion394 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion391 decks3.44K decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion305 decks2.82K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion362 decks3.42K decks
8%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
10%inclusion342 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.1%inclusion279 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Soot Imp
8.1%inclusion279 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.9%inclusion271 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
7.8%inclusion269 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
7.4%inclusion253 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.0%inclusion241 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.8%inclusion232 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.5%inclusion225 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
69%inclusion2.37K decks3.44K decks
55%synergy
Suspended Sentence
58%inclusion1.97K decks3.40K decks
53%synergy
Blood Pact
54%inclusion1.87K decks3.44K decks
50%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion1.17K decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion1.01K decks3.44K decks
-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion949 decks3.44K decks
-14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion899 decks3.42K decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion637 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion443 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion437 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion400 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion367 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion331 decks3.44K decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.4%inclusion324 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion319 decks3.44K decks
-12%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.8%inclusion232 decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion230 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.7%inclusion230 decks3.44K decks
-14%synergy
Return the Favor
6.6%inclusion228 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.2%inclusion212 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.8%inclusion198 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
5.1%inclusion175 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
62%inclusion2.14K decks3.44K decks
39%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
54%inclusion1.84K decks3.40K decks
49%synergy
Grab the Prize
46%inclusion1.58K decks3.41K decks
36%synergy
Decree of Pain
46%inclusion1.58K decks3.44K decks
41%synergy
Light Up the Stage
36%inclusion1.25K decks3.44K decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion793 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion681 decks3.44K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion590 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion542 decks3.44K decks
-15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion399 decks2.77K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion335 decks3.44K decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion327 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.9%inclusion307 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.8%inclusion304 decks3.44K decks
-13%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion295 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.1%inclusion277 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
6.2%inclusion213 decks3.44K decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion185 decks3.44K decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
71%inclusion2.42K decks3.44K decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.44K decks
27%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
20%inclusion696 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Barbed Wire
11%inclusion362 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion362 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion343 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.2%inclusion317 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
8.9%inclusion307 decks3.44K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion281 decks3.44K decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion270 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.7%inclusion197 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
5.6%inclusion194 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.1%inclusion174 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
67%inclusion2.29K decks3.40K decks
61%synergy
Roiling Vortex
64%inclusion2.21K decks3.44K decks
57%synergy
Underworld Dreams
54%inclusion1.85K decks3.44K decks
46%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
38%inclusion1.31K decks3.44K decks
34%synergy
Theater of Horrors
37%inclusion1.27K decks3.44K decks
29%synergy
Painful Quandary
34%inclusion1.18K decks3.44K decks
28%synergy
Manabarbs
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.44K decks
28%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
28%inclusion969 decks3.44K decks
26%synergy
Polluted Bonds
27%inclusion925 decks3.44K decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
26%inclusion880 decks3.44K decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion853 decks3.44K decks
20%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion638 decks3.44K decks
16%synergy
Spellshock
17%inclusion591 decks3.44K decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion518 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion498 decks3.42K decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion459 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion462 decks3.44K decks
-11%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion432 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion386 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion369 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion360 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
10%inclusion356 decks3.42K decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
10%inclusion347 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.4%inclusion287 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Pyrohemia
7.8%inclusion269 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.5%inclusion259 decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion230 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.6%inclusion226 decks3.42K decks
5%synergy
Citadel of Pain
6.3%inclusion218 decks3.44K decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion211 decks3.44K decks
-11%synergy
Maddening Hex
6.1%inclusion209 decks3.44K decks
5%synergy
Burning Earth
6.0%inclusion206 decks3.44K decks
5%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.5%inclusion190 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.1%inclusion177 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.0%inclusion172 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
37%inclusion1.28K decks3.44K decks
33%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion415 decks3.44K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
59%inclusion2.04K decks3.44K decks
50%synergy
Temple of the False God
42%inclusion1.46K decks3.44K decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion984 decks3.44K decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion709 decks3.44K decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion534 decks3.44K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.0%inclusion239 decks3.44K decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion3.33K decks3.44K decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion3.29K decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
87%inclusion2.98K decks3.44K decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
87%inclusion2.98K decks3.44K decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
81%inclusion2.78K decks3.44K decks
63%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion2.56K decks3.44K decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
69%inclusion2.37K decks3.44K decks
39%synergy
Séance Board
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.40K decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion191 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion181 decks3.44K decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion3.43K decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3.42K decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion3.31K decks3.44K decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
92%inclusion3.18K decks3.44K decks
30%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
90%inclusion3.09K decks3.44K decks
26%synergy
Tainted Peak
83%inclusion2.86K decks3.44K decks
42%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
83%inclusion2.85K decks3.44K decks
37%synergy
Graven Cairns
82%inclusion2.83K decks3.44K decks
53%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
79%inclusion2.72K decks3.44K decks
33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
75%inclusion2.58K decks3.44K decks
40%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
73%inclusion2.51K decks3.44K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion2.44K decks3.44K decks
40%synergy
Temple of Malice
70%inclusion2.39K decks3.44K decks
35%synergy
Canyon Slough
64%inclusion2.20K decks3.44K decks
45%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
54%inclusion1.86K decks3.44K decks
35%synergy
Geothermal Bog
48%inclusion1.64K decks3.44K decks
38%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion1.62K decks3.44K decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion1.62K decks3.44K decks
31%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion1.50K decks3.44K decks
36%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion1.23K decks3.42K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion904 decks3.44K decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion810 decks3.44K decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion759 decks3.44K decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion752 decks3.44K decks
-11%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion615 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion478 decks3.44K decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion437 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion420 decks3.44K decks
-21%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion403 decks3.44K decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion367 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
8.6%inclusion296 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.1%inclusion277 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion210 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion208 decks3.44K decks
-14%synergy