Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Group Slug

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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
32%inclusion147 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion68 decks751 decks
2%synergy
Fated Firepower
2.9%inclusion22 decks747 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.9%inclusion14 decks478 decks
-4%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
1.7%inclusion8 decks469 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
94%inclusion1.54K decks1.64K decks
83%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
90%inclusion1.48K decks1.64K decks
80%synergy
Fate Unraveler
82%inclusion1.35K decks1.64K decks
74%synergy
Roiling Vortex
81%inclusion1.32K decks1.64K decks
73%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
86%inclusion1.41K decks1.64K decks
73%synergy
Blood Seeker
79%inclusion1.29K decks1.64K decks
71%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
79%inclusion1.27K decks1.61K decks
67%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
73%inclusion1.19K decks1.64K decks
66%synergy
Witch's Clinic
73%inclusion1.19K decks1.64K decks
65%synergy
Underworld Dreams
69%inclusion1.13K decks1.64K decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
82%inclusion1.33K decks1.64K decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
80%inclusion1.31K decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
79%inclusion1.29K decks1.64K decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
69%inclusion1.13K decks1.64K decks
52%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
65%inclusion1.06K decks1.64K decks
59%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion1.05K decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
The Lord of Pain
64%inclusion1.03K decks1.61K decks
54%synergy
Spiteful Visions
64%inclusion1.04K decks1.64K decks
55%synergy
Bedevil
62%inclusion1.02K decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
36%inclusion582 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion448 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion335 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion240 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion175 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion111 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Harsh Mentor
58%inclusion948 decks1.64K decks
51%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
56%inclusion904 decks1.61K decks
49%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
54%inclusion772 decks1.43K decks
45%synergy
Rug of Smothering
53%inclusion862 decks1.64K decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion861 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
51%inclusion831 decks1.64K decks
41%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
50%inclusion814 decks1.64K decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion810 decks1.64K decks
42%synergy
Massacre Wurm
45%inclusion743 decks1.64K decks
38%synergy
Mayhem Devil
43%inclusion708 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Brash Taunter
42%inclusion683 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion654 decks1.64K decks
29%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
38%inclusion624 decks1.64K decks
35%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
38%inclusion622 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion614 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Magebane Lizard
34%inclusion562 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
33%inclusion533 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
29%inclusion481 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
28%inclusion457 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion410 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
25%inclusion403 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion344 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
24%inclusion388 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion354 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Star Athlete
21%inclusion333 decks1.61K decks
17%synergy
Massacre Girl
21%inclusion337 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
19%inclusion314 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
19%inclusion206 decks1.11K decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion250 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
16%inclusion256 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
15%inclusion246 decks1.61K decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion245 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
15%inclusion241 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
14%inclusion226 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
13%inclusion220 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion208 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12%inclusion197 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
12%inclusion193 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Giant
11%inclusion180 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
11%inclusion176 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
11%inclusion175 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion175 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion173 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
11%inclusion173 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
10%inclusion164 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
10%inclusion159 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.9%inclusion145 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.3%inclusion135 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Soot Imp
8.2%inclusion134 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion795 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
47%inclusion773 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Withering Torment
46%inclusion745 decks1.61K decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
39%inclusion630 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion590 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Pact
34%inclusion550 decks1.64K decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion510 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Suspended Sentence
31%inclusion493 decks1.61K decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion481 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
28%inclusion457 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion408 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24%inclusion398 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion298 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion283 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion224 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion203 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion174 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion148 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
8.9%inclusion146 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
8.4%inclusion137 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion134 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.0%inclusion131 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.3%inclusion119 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion92 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Saw in Half
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion727 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion543 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion530 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
30%inclusion478 decks1.61K decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion479 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Grab the Prize
27%inclusion443 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Decree of Pain
22%inclusion353 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
21%inclusion349 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion329 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion278 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion230 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
16%inclusion262 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion227 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion213 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion148 decks1.64K decks
-19%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.7%inclusion143 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion109 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion91 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Change
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion893 decks1.64K decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion724 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
37%inclusion601 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion312 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion305 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Barbed Wire
18%inclusion290 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion285 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion237 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion220 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Copper Tablet
12%inclusion201 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion182 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion180 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion147 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion135 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
49%inclusion791 decks1.61K decks
43%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
48%inclusion783 decks1.64K decks
43%synergy
Manabarbs
47%inclusion775 decks1.64K decks
42%synergy
Painful Quandary
41%inclusion676 decks1.64K decks
35%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
41%inclusion671 decks1.64K decks
36%synergy
Polluted Bonds
32%inclusion521 decks1.64K decks
29%synergy
Spellshock
29%inclusion470 decks1.64K decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion395 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
21%inclusion349 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion319 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion291 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
17%inclusion284 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Theater of Horrors
16%inclusion266 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
16%inclusion261 decks1.61K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion261 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion236 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion218 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion208 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Pyrohemia
13%inclusion206 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion201 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Grievous Wound
12%inclusion187 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
11%inclusion180 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion174 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Burning Earth
10%inclusion171 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Citadel of Pain
10%inclusion167 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Hissing Miasma
10%inclusion165 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion158 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.2%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.6%inclusion139 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Havoc Festival
7.5%inclusion122 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
5.6%inclusion91 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
43%inclusion708 decks1.64K decks
39%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion181 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
65%inclusion1.07K decks1.64K decks
57%synergy
Shivan Gorge
65%inclusion1.06K decks1.64K decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion645 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
37%inclusion612 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion543 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion389 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion373 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion309 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion201 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion171 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion127 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion1.58K decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion1.58K decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
84%inclusion1.37K decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Signet
77%inclusion1.26K decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion1.17K decks1.64K decks
53%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion991 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion811 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Séance Board
16%inclusion251 decks1.61K decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion46 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion1.62K decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion1.62K decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.58K decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
90%inclusion1.46K decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
82%inclusion1.34K decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
79%inclusion1.29K decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Graven Cairns
77%inclusion1.26K decks1.64K decks
48%synergy
Tainted Peak
73%inclusion1.19K decks1.64K decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
65%inclusion1.06K decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
60%inclusion980 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
58%inclusion955 decks1.64K decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion892 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
54%inclusion882 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion862 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Malice
49%inclusion804 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion742 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion733 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Canyon Slough
45%inclusion729 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion699 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
34%inclusion554 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion505 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
30%inclusion496 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion482 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Geothermal Bog
27%inclusion444 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion441 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion426 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion408 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion406 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion298 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion296 decks1.64K decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion197 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion193 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion164 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.7%inclusion143 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.6%inclusion141 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion134 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.2%inclusion117 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion114 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion109 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.1%inclusion99 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy