Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
86%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Blood Seeker
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Fate Unraveler
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Spiteful Visions
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Harsh Mentor
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Witch's Clinic
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Charm
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Chaos Warp
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Feed the Swarm
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Bedevil
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
38%synergy
The Lord of Pain
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Massacre Wurm
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Mayhem Devil
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Brash Taunter
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Rug of Smothering
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Girl
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Star Athlete
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Magebane Lizard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Tectonic Giant
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Surge Conductor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sower of Discord
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Perforating Artist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Pestilence Demon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Suspended Sentence
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Blood Pact
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Pyroblast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Grab the Prize
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Decree of Pain
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Light Up the Stage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Terminal Velocity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Barbed Wire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Crawlspace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Roiling Vortex
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Underworld Dreams
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Theater of Horrors
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Painful Quandary
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Manabarbs
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Bonds
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Spellshock
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Pyrohemia
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Citadel of Pain
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Shivan Gorge
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Temple of the False God
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Rakdos Signet
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Séance Board
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Peak
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Graven Cairns
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Temple of Malice
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Canyon Slough
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Geothermal Bog
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Ash Barrens
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Mount Doom
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy