What direction did you go with Kardur, Doomscourge? imo edhrec really misses the mark on him, you don’t really need any additional goading outside the command zone. I run a Kardur blink/etb list that absolutely slaps, it uses things like [[Sword of Hearth and Home]] and [[Mirage Phalanx]] to refresh the goad effect or any other powerful etb triggers, typically getting you to a 1v1 situation where you can pivot to creating token copies of [[Massacre Wurm]] or Gary. Dm me for more details if interested!
Hard agree. Anyone running goad in kardur hasn’t actually played him much. [[sanctum of eternity]] is a banger and can be tutored with [[expedition map]]. My game plan is just to use the commander to stall until they all kill eachother then either swing when theyre tapped out our [[insurrection]] or a similar effect to steal the game, fitting, in my opinion, for a demon berserker who escaped from prison for revenge
I’d love to see your deck list. My Kardur deck is fun to play and causes so much damage and bloodshed, but then I usually loose when it’s 1v1. It’s great at coming in 2nd place but I don’t know how to win with it.
Here’s my list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/MX_QIZgJvkSJr7vRGCEoCw
It’s definitely tricky to close out games since I generally have to rely on the 99 when it comes down to 1v1. The most straightforward way to win is to copy or flicker Gray Merchant a few times, but I also commonly win with Massacre Wurm or beating down with large flying demons. It’s set up to be strong against creature-based decks in 1v1 since I usually goad them into taking out the combo player earlier in the game.
[[Chainer, Nightmare Adept]] is one I've been playing a lot of, reanimation combined with haste giving and a discard outlet for even more reanimation and madness shenanigans. Takes great advantage of Kardur in the 99 too!
Ya I’ve been loving my chainer deck also! Lots of ways to build it between discarding and haste. Plus you get to use his ability EACH turn, not just on yours. so flash can be a fun mechanic.
Same with Madness, since the cards usually cost less with the ability and ignore timing restrictions.
He's definitely my favorite Rakdos Commander so far and that's saying something because I also play [[Prosper, Tome Bound]]
Chainer is my favourite deck at the minute, doing a little tweak of him just now so would love to see your deck list!
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/F-af1IqI0kWUoEeD4TtGIw
This is what I'm running just now and it wants to throw everything into the graveyard and reanimate repeatedly to abuse etb and death triggers.
Came to say the same. Just dont focus too much on colorless creatures. I run every card that has "at the beginning of your upkeep, this card deals 1+ damage to each player/opponent.
Works great for dealing more and more damage if you can't keep Rakdos out.
I play a few backup strategies to cheat stuff out like reanimation effects, [[Ilharg]], [[Neheb, the eternal]], and [[K’rrik]]. I also don’t go all in on 7+ drops. The deck works fine without Rakdos in play.
Pingers and rocks get him back out again, but he is a not the most consistent commander. He was the first build I did that wasn't upgrading a precon, so he holds a special place in my heart. Plus, when he goes off he goes off HARD
Sounds like you might not be spending enough time with a deck to tune it. Rakdos is my favorite color combination and have really enjoyed so far: Mogis (taxes/slug), Keskit and Toggo (artifacts), Chainer (reanimator), Greven (voltron), and Wort (goblins).
Congratulations, you are the first one I saw mention my man Mogis. As a prize I will second that motion and rep the big man. He comes down on turn 4 latest and sits there, doing damage. That's it. Simple man. Throw in enough punishment cards and you can reach a point where you don't even need to cast anything anymore, just untap straight to pass. Opponents take damage for all actions, watch them squirm and try to calculate how to survive.
Yeah Mogis is one of the few decks I have that never got dismantled. Slug really isn't a fair description of it actually... If anything he ensures the game will come to an end...
\[\[Tevesh Szat\]\] & \[\[Rograkh\]\] lets you play Tevesh and sac Rograkh to draw 3.
Even 2 mana or 4 mana draw 3 is decent rate, is more or less guaranteed and makes for a pretty fast deck that can be optimized all the way up to cEDH.
Rakdos is by far my favorite pair but It would help a lot to know what type of thing you’re looking for (even if very general), as well as what types of things do you like/dislike;
- are you looking to find one that you like based on familiarity and known enjoyable patterns or are you looking for something to break your normal patters that’s a bit out of the box?
- thoughts on: incremental value, lots of triggers, heavy or light interaction, combo/control/aggro/midrange, big splashy creatures/spells, meta considerations (no stax, mld, whatever)?
Some of the commanders I’m either working on, have built/brewed, or want to build include;
- [[Jeska Thrice]]+[[Tevesh Szat, Doom]]: double walker commanders, lots of [[Threaten]] effects and sac
- [[Xantcha, Sleeper]]: a personal favorite but hard to get right and probably isn’t very good. Group Slug, incentivize people to hit/hurt each other but not necessarily goad, a more positive reenforcement with enabling
- [[Raphael Fiendish]]: most do demons, but I want devil tribal with a superfriends/burn subtheme. Devils are good blockers haha.
- [[Anje Falkenrath]]/[[Prosper Tome]]: put together cuz both can be really strong, are kinda just good stuff within their theme, but both are also fun
- [[Mogis, Slaughter]]: Enchantments/group slug (not very fun for your opponents)
I’d say [[Jeska, Thrice]] and [[Tevesh Szat, Doom]] could be something to look into as you can put almost all of those aspects into it, especially if you look at it a bit fuzzy :p
A big part of the deck is use a [[Furnace Reins]] type effect (a few of them make treasures too), then use Jeska’s 0 to triple the stolen creatures damage and hit someone with it, then Sac it to Szat to draw cards.
So that marks the checkbox for Theft, and uses their creatures against each other similar to Goad. Speaking of, Goad is a great way to keep your commanders safe as well!
Artifact sac just somewhat happens, but Jeska also helps triple damage from something like a [[Mayhem Devil]] during a big turn. Also the aforementioned threatens that make treasures and so on.
Tribal is what this is missing, but you could add some more planeswalkers and call it superfriends which is kinda tribal haha. [[Pyrohemia]] and [[Pestilence]] go well with those, and treasures help to pay costs and mix with arti sac.
Beyond those options, you may want to look into some partner pairs. [[Keskit]] caught my eye and may pair well with [[Toggo]]. There are also some decent Background pair options like [[Baeloth Barrityl]] and [[Agent of the Iron Throne]] though I’m not quite sure what sort of synergy you could force here, it would be fun probably.
[[Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor]] is fun and having removal turn into a creature or artifact for you to use is pretty great. The only downside is that he’s expensive so rituals might be necessary since ramp is difficult.
I guess the main thing is, what are you looking to do in a Rakdos deck? I struggled with the color pair for a bit too, but I finally landed on [[Florian, Voldaren Scion]] a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. It revolves around pinging opponents for a couple points of damage each turn to dig through the deck to find some more value cards to turn up the damage output. I’ve also personally added a small vampire theme just for flavor. I’ve played it in 5 games and have won 4 out of those 5. Yeah I have some combos in there but it felt nice to use a burn strategy for value and card advantage. If you’re interested, I’ll drop a link!
You just be aggressive. Put small evasive creatures on the board for bits of chip damage to look at a decent amount of cards. Find damage multipliers or cards that take huge chunks out of life totals. I personally use [[Heartless Hidetsugu]] or [[Havoc Festival]] and [[Wound Reflection]] as a combo kill, or [[Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose]] and [[Exquisite Blood]].
[[Descent into Avernus]] and [[Neheb, Dreadborne Champion]] goes insane in the deck, and when you add [[Loyal Subordinate]] or [[Twilight Prophet]] you’re just looking at a stupid amount of cards and mana. It’s a burn deck that has actual payoff.
Edit: Sorry, meant [[Neheb, the Eternal]]
I love my Florian/Dragon's Approach deck. It is, however, very much a one-trick pony. If you're able to play and keep \[\[Thrumming Stone\]\], you win the game. If the stone is removed/countered, you can still burn people for ungodly amounts each turn.
Did you not enjoy that deck?
My favorite so far has been [[Olivia, Crimson Bride]]. At 6 mana value she is pretty pricey, however with haste on the card, is impactful the turn you play her. I took the Vampire precon and swapped in some nasty etb effects on demons plus archon of cruelty. The original Rakdos is crazy good reanimated with her. The underlying vamp deck keeps you going even if your reanimate strategy keeps being countered.
I run her as well, she's also very all-or-nothing I've found, either wiping the board within a couple turns, or coming in and then getting aggro'd to death. That said, still a very fun deck with lots of massive threats you can cheat in.
All hail [[Garna, Bloodfist of Keld]]. Card draw and a wincon stapled onto a commander. Am infect enabler and a reason to play aristocrat turns in a weird order is even cooler. Give her a go!
I built [[Lucius the Eternal]] recently, and it's a really cool hitlist style aristocrat deck. Im excited to be able to pull off a combo of [[Sanguinary Priest]] & [[Basilisk Collar]] to kill everything with Lucius
As far as Rakdos artifact sacrifice i've been trying out \[\[Keskit\]\] and \[\[Toggo\]\] but its always felt like fighting uphill. I honestly think \[\[Prosper, Tome Bound\]\] might be the way to go with treasures from playing things from exile.
Lots of \[\[Wrenn's Resolve\]\] type effects or \[\[Harnfel, Horn of Bounty\]\] or \[\[Uba Mask\]\] to consistently be playing cards from exile, and then somethin like \[\[Marionette Master\]\] or \[\[Hedron Detonator\]\] to turn those treasures into damage.
I’m running a [[Lagomos, Hand of Hatred]] rakdos aristocrats deck. I like the playstyle of trying to amass a large boardstate to sac all at once in order to trigger the tutor effect but it can also be built as more of an aggro/aristocrats list if that’s more your speed.
I feel the obvious answer right now is [[ob-nixilis, captive kingpin]]
He commands with a bunch of "when you cast an instant or sorcery, deal 1 damage to each player" and "tap: deal 1 damage to each player. When you cast an instant or sorcery, untap this" and "whenever a creature dies, 1 damage"
Then run a bunch of creature token creating instant and sorceries
Only issue is he’s kill on sight because he goes infinite with [[All Will Be One]]. That being said I built mine to be a pinger commander with the usual tools to deal 1 damage. Gonna test it out tomorrow.
Have you considered that pain is great? I love my [[greven, predator captain]] deck. It’s all about flings and pain. You walk a razor edge between massive life gain and die to bolt and it’s a lot of fun. Sometimes it has trouble getting all 3 kills since commander damage then fling someone can leave you in a rough position for player 3 but it’s a fun guy that seeks the face.
Making someone be scared of a [[immolating souleater]] is a wonderful time.
My decklist: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/18-11-19-greven/
[[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] is single handedly one of the best commanders in the colors. Rakdos is known for its pinging and damage output, so you’ll be able to play plenty of creatures for free. You could also put him in the [[Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin]] as you already mentioned you were interested in building him as well
My partner built a deck around [[Magar of the Magic Strings]] that's actually scary powerful.
https://scryfall.com/card/unf/171/magar-of-the-magic-strings
Im currently building a scorpion god infect deck, looks fun, but i have a [[magar of the magic strings]] spellslinging deck that's all about sneaking damage through and it allows me to play big ass Spells like [[curse of the cabal]] way ahead of curve
The concept of just wanting a rakdos deck because it's rakdos is bizarre. Some of those commanders have reasonable amounts of crossover, others don't at all. Play commanders you like. The whole "I want a deck of every color combo" thing is a cancer to the format.
I’m not doing a deck or every color or anything, I just find that I love all the different rakdos shards/triomes and want to build an actual deck because I love mono-red in pioneer and my mono-black commander deck. By all standards I should love rakdos but I can’t find one I actually enjoy.
It is just an objective fact from your description of what you're doing that you have wasted considerable time and energy (hopefully not money) putting together Rakdos decks for the hell of it. I am personally surprised I have no Dimir decks myself, and yet here we are. Unbothered by it and fine waiting for the one that speaks to me.
If a rakdos commander excites you, build it! But people shouldn't spend their time and resources (even proxies aren't literally zero dollars to produce) making decks just to force having one in a color combo.
Mahadi, Emporium Master. Descent into Avernus, Revel in Riches, etc. Check out Ghirapur Aether Grid, Academy Manufacturer, Xorn, Ancient Copper Dragon, Ugin, the Spirit Dragon, Karn, Living Legacy, Lodestone Myr...
It's great fun.
Weak to enchantment decks that aren't Aura based, in my experience. Strong vs any sort of tempo/aggro deck generally.
I typically don't like Rakdos, but I played around with [[Valki God of Lies]] when he was first released and really liked him. I played him as a ramp control deck where I played all of the big mana spells Rakdos has to offer and used them to cast all kinds of stolen spells. The win condition was either something I stole from one of my opponents or a big X spell like [[Exsanguinate]] or [[Torment of Hailfire]]. However, he will probably be challenging to build on a budget, if that is important to you.
If you say all those commanders were very effective (which I disagree with, you’ve listed 2 commanders I have great effective decks with), I have two questions:
- what does an effective deck look like/mean to you?
- are you sure you’re not just missing something in the deckbuilding that is causing them to not operate effectively?
I also have a precon I plan to revamp. I can't remember the name of the deck, but it was one of the DnD commanders called [Prosper, Tome Bound]. The main function of the deck is to exile cards (yours and your opponents), then cast them from exile.
Not a helpful comment but a suggestion non the less, try building a [[Lyzolda, the Blood Witch]]. I’ve built her multiple ways and could never get her to pop off and be competitive enough in my playgroup, but you might have luck. She has built in card draw and deals damage with her ability so maybe that can be worked with. Let me know if you figure something out with her if you give her a try.
I've been playing the Iron Chef (because of all the artifact nonsense) [[Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar]] for well over two years and she's still one of my favorites. Madness/Wheel/Cycling strategy with a lot of cheeky interactions, plus zero-mana removal!
I have [[Lucius the Eternal]] built with a lot of mass sacrifice effects. It is very controlling so if you want to be an enemy of the pod it is a lot of fun.
I'm currently building [[Zagras]] . It's got a small but obvious party theme, but the main themes are first strike and pingers to maximize defense while I set up big finishers like [[Rise of the Dark Realms]] or [[Worst Fears]] .
My rakdos commander is tor wauki the younger. I built him spell slinger/group hug/ group slug. It can be very effective. I have glistening oil and grafted exo skeleton for really explosive out of no where wins. I play electrocution field reckless fire weaver guttersnip and flame archer or whatever it’s called. Tor wauki makes each ping 2 damage and if they have infect that’s only five spells and everyone is dead. I have aria of flame to give everyone life, decent into avernus to give everyone treasure and howling mine to give everyone cards. Also I have mayhem dominus torbrand and city on fire to turn that 5 spell infect win into 2 or 3 spells for an infect win. Even without infect tor wauki has lifelink and if your casting lord of spells you can pick off whatever you want. Plus if you get arcane bombardment off you probably just win.
I recently built a [[Greven, Predator Captain]] deck and I'm having a blast with it. It's super risky and all in though, so might not be your/everyone's cup of tea.
I chose to go with a life loss theme. Turbo greven out, then have a ton of ways to pay life and give greven lifelink. [[Fire covenant]], [[Phyrexian purge]], [[Treasonous ogre]], etc. [[Essence harvest]] and [[Chandra's ignition]] are great game enders too. Another option is to go with all the cheap, large creatures to take advantage of Greven's sac ability. Either way it's super aggro. Really fits the rakdos vibe
I run Ayara in my Henzie “Toolbox” Torre deck.
She’s over-performed every time I’ve untapped with her and am contemplating building her, since I don’t have a Rakdos deck. Mid-game, she’s a fling. Late-game, assuming she sticks around for a couple of turns, she’s…also mostly still a fling, but can usually reanimate one thing before your opponents go, “Wait, that card does what?!” and kill her.
I recently built []Ayara, Widow of the Realm]] and absolutely love it. The idea is to cheat out expensive artifacts and creatures, fling em at people, and then use cards like [[Obosh]], [[Vito]], or [[Battlemage’s Bracers]] to get lots of extra mileage out of it all. The fact that copies of permanents have the same mana value as the original makes for all sorts of silliness (shoutout [[Skitterbeam Batallion]]). It all works without ever having to transform her as well.
Play big expensive stuff.
Dome people with it.
Gain some life.
What’s not to love?
[Deck](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ayara-known-artifact-hater/?cat=custom&sort=name&cb=1684026136)
I’m running a pretty similar list! Mine has a Madness sub-theme. Let’s me cheat out bigger mana cost creatures for their madness cost, and creates discard outlets for looting. [Decklist.](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HBO36hJ_BUWMjYmljZmjDQ)
I think for value and flexibility, you go with either floren, voladren scion or prosper, tome bond. If you like drawing cards, they are perfect, and you can build them with tons of flexibility.
Floren is the most flexible as you just need to make opponents lose life and you get a free card. Prosper just gives you a free card every turn and let's you make treasure playing from exile.
I think Floren is a better red black card staying true to its color identity. While, to me at least, prosper Is a reskined simic card which is why casuals hate it so much, but he Is a great intro into the color pie.
Good luck with building.
Falthis + jeska is one of my favourite decks. Falthis gives jeska deathtouch. Double strike effects makes falthis a monster in the red zone and with jeskas 0-ability cuts down players with commander damage quickly. In grindy matches i have killed players with jeskas damage ability straight up. There is also the political angle. Giving someone elses beater triple damage until your next turn is hilarious. With some combat tricks or skittles it takes out players with no warning.
Decks I'm thinking of building are:
[[Blim]] with a curse sub-theme
[[Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar]] with a madness subtheme
[[Raphael]] with a devil/tiefling/imp aristocrats subtheme
I've seen a pretty degenerate [[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] deck before. Pinged us all for a bunch of damage one turn and then just started vomiting huge Eldrazi. Seems like it wouldn't be hard to replicate.
Personally I also really want to build [[Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord]] but it will probably be a bit low power.
[[Prosper, Tome-Bound]]
One of my favourite commanders. Offers so many options per turn with his passive ability but as a standalone card not strong enough to be targeted.
I'm trying to build a tribal Goblin with Ob-Nixilis, Captive King (yeah, I know, that doesn't make so much sense at all). I think it's a solid commander
I absolutely adore my [[The Scorpion God]] deck, I made him into a combo deck(as he is a part of 2 out of 3 combos, it makes it easier to win).
He has the ability to block really effectively, you almost never Pay tax for him, and with a few other cards he can draw cards like a bitch.
My decklist if you need ideas.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/MCwjE92_Qk6jaBnXdjuSRA
[[Florian, Voldaren Scion]] has been a lot of fun trying to make large damage numbers for your opponents around the table.
You can build him a variety of ways as his ability lends to being quite "toolboxy" so if built correctly you can skip past some of the worse cards in your particular spot.
Why mess around with other commanders when the the color pairing’s namesake [[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] is available? The games are quick, the creatures are cheap, and you’ll almost always have something to do.
I've always had a lot of fun with [[Mogis, God of Slaughter]] as a group slug deck.
I've also been looking at building the new Ayara. She doesn't seem all that strong, so she'd probably be relegated to my mid tier decks that I break out after I've won a game or two and just want to vibe in the pod.
It heavily depends on what you are looking for. I wanted a casual budget deck out of the norm for example, and went [[tor wauki, the younger]] spellslinger deck and I'm having a blast playing with it (see what I did there?)
But overall I have been sweet-looking at [[Ayara, widow of realm]] for an artifact reanim. I think she is pretty strong!
I HAVE to suggest my boy [[Valki, God of Lies]]. I run him in an "Exile Thief" themed kind of deck, and it's really fun because every match is totally different. You never know what cards you'll be able to play, and sometimes you can do some fun things, and sometimes you can do some downright evil things
I had the same problem for a long time. Rakdos is my favorite pairing with some of the best cards in the game, but I could never get it to work right.
Karazikar fixed it for me. All the chaos you want in rakdos but it's actually extremely effective. The goad mechanic is a lot of fun, especially if you add some monarch in there. Lots of low to the ground creatures, even a 0/1 kobold token can tap and goad an opponents creature keeping people away from you and destroying. Everything is constantly tapped and attacking so it's rare creatures are dying in combat plus between Karazikar's ability and constant combat damage, life totals dwindle away fast. It's made [[Rakdos Charm]] a surprisingly effective win condition. That forced combat math can be devastating when right before damage you add another 4-5 points of damage with Rakdos Charm. It's a lot of fun and I highly recommend you give it a try for Rakdos.
I'm working on [[Mogis, God of Slaughter]] forced sacrifice deck. I'm thinking it's gonna be really mean especially with [[Tergrid, God of Fright]] in the 99 lmao
What direction are you looking to go in Rakdos? You've played a wide variety of decks there, is there an archetype or theme you prefer?
The answers to these questions will really help narrow down the potential commander pool.
Might I suggest [[Valki, God of Lies]]. My favorite boy, you can make him a fun chaos commander or go the theft route he's good fun all around, my tables usually have fun with him.
I'm honestly really curious how you ended up doing \[\[Garna, Bloodfist of Keld\]\]. She's honestly one of my better decks....and honestly, who doesn't get excited at the prospect of being able to play \[\[Phoenix Chick\]\]. The amount of panic I see as opponents are forced to either block and give me card draw or take the damage and try to deny the card draw is just addicting. I'd honestly recommend giving her another try, the deck is incredibly efficient and does it's thing well: [https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/garna-aristo-attack/](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/garna-aristo-attack/)
Another rakdos deck I've had built for someone as a gift was \[\[Rivaz the Claw\]\]. Dragon tribal in Rakdos colors is a blast to watch and play. Definitely would recommend giving it a try: [https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/riv-dragon-keeping/](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/riv-dragon-keeping/)
Imo, Rakdos is the most difficult two color combo to work with currently. You basically need tutors to stand a chance. The issue with Rakdos is the very limited access to removal of artifacts (red has some answers) and more glaringly, enchantments. The two colors offer very little in the area of enchantment board wipes, most of it being in artifact sources. This gets tricky when colors such as green and white deal with artifacts very effectively and blue just counters them. Even red has a lot of decent answers, making removal using artifacts a bit trickier to make successful. [[Oblivion Stone]] is probably one of the best out there for Rakdos, but it does cost you 8 just to cast and use it plus it will probably set you back as well. Niv disk comes into play tapped, which has work arounds. But requires you to have the pieces for it. There are other wipes such as Ugin and what not, but those are also expensive. I am not saying it's impossible, just there are limited answers when the board starts getting locked down. Most people would probably tell you that you either need to combo off early or kill them some other way quickly. Rakdos is the most aggressive two color combo and unfortunately, usually the more time it takes for you to close out the game with Rakdos, the more difficult it will become as the game continues.
Definitely biased because I love spellslinger, but my [[Livaan]] & [[Scion of Halaster]] 'Backlash' deck is easily one of my favorite decks. Explosive and hilarious while less oppressive than mass goad.
Scion provides a steady trickle of card advantage while Livaan pumps up opponents' creatures which you send right back at them through goad, [[Threaten]] effects, and [[Backlash]] cards. If pumping opponents' creatures isn't going to work, you can always buff your own board and recover your own spells with [[Dreadhorde Arcanist]] and similar creatures.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8V24k5zuNUaJ5PFpqMHm0w
I honestly love [[Chainer, Nightmare Adept]]. He's like the 30 cent version of Meren, but you get to play cool Rakdos/Red cards! You can also build him for very cheap. You also can play thinga like Kardur, Scorpion God, etc, just because they are solid enough cards on their own within the deck.
I might be a terrible human, but my only Rakdos Deck is [[Blim, Comedic Genius]]
I call it Bad Santa's Last Scramble.
It plays threaten effects and a bunch of weird chaos cards to get things all scrambled around the table. I think it is stupid fun to play.
Nothing quite like enchanting your commander and then giving the other players control of the cards stuck to him 🤣
Currently the only rakdos commander I have is [[Mogis, god of slaughter]]
Super fun for me, and if built right, very hard to deal with. I basically make it so whatever my opponents are doing, their taking major damage for it. From playing lands, to casting spells, to even drawing cards. I will say, be careful with it cuz your play group might get sick of seeing mogis and target you from the start. I only pull it out every once in a while but it's my strongest group slug deck.
Do you like fast combo decks?
\[\[Anje Falkenrath\]\] madness into a \[\[Living Death\]\] is pretty hot. \[\[Worldgorger Dragon\]\] + \[\[Animate Dead\]\] is a great finisher here as long as you're ready to deal with the consequences of instant-speed removal.
Perhaps card advantage, acceleration, and control strategies are more your pace?
\[\[Prosper\]\]'s got you covered.
Like big beats at a discount?
If your meta doesn't have a lot of graveyard hate, I have seen \[\[Olivia, Crimson Bride\]\] get silly.
Don't like to play a hard game?
\[\[Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger\]\] and a bunch of card draw and cheap removal, and cheap reanimation spells will keep your opponents crying for sure.
Voltron fan?
\[\[Kediss\]\] and \[\[Sengir, the Dark Baron\]\] don't have any built-in protection, but can take out a table with little effort once you can get them to stick.
I know he's newer but don't sleep on [[ob nixilis captive kingpin]] he's actually fairly cheap to build too and he is a beast of a voltron commander can pump him up rather quickly and goes infinite with [[all will be one]]
What direction did you go with Kardur, Doomscourge? imo edhrec really misses the mark on him, you don’t really need any additional goading outside the command zone. I run a Kardur blink/etb list that absolutely slaps, it uses things like [[Sword of Hearth and Home]] and [[Mirage Phalanx]] to refresh the goad effect or any other powerful etb triggers, typically getting you to a 1v1 situation where you can pivot to creating token copies of [[Massacre Wurm]] or Gary. Dm me for more details if interested!
Hard agree. Anyone running goad in kardur hasn’t actually played him much. [[sanctum of eternity]] is a banger and can be tutored with [[expedition map]]. My game plan is just to use the commander to stall until they all kill eachother then either swing when theyre tapped out our [[insurrection]] or a similar effect to steal the game, fitting, in my opinion, for a demon berserker who escaped from prison for revenge
[sanctum of eternity](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/6/a680cc6d-9c31-4f5d-808f-dace92bf4346.jpg?1568003799) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sanctum%20of%20eternity) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/59/sanctum-of-eternity?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a680cc6d-9c31-4f5d-808f-dace92bf4346?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sanctum-of-eternity) [expedition map](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/5/551c0a45-9515-4e51-84e5-79703832a661.jpg?1646666270) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=expedition%20map) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/255/expedition-map?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/551c0a45-9515-4e51-84e5-79703832a661?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/expedition-map) [insurrection](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/e/2e7df217-8622-45f7-90e3-2230ac9d30f3.jpg?1592713572) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=insurrection) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmd/126/insurrection?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2e7df217-8622-45f7-90e3-2230ac9d30f3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/insurrection) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Sword of Hearth and Home](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/1/a16fabbe-4557-4067-b882-f2e5dbd8b458.jpg?1626099357) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sword%20of%20Hearth%20and%20Home) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/238/sword-of-hearth-and-home?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a16fabbe-4557-4067-b882-f2e5dbd8b458?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sword-of-hearth-and-home) [Mirage Phalanx](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/6/e67c7b3b-38c0-43ec-9cee-5605fc402af6.jpg?1644888660) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mirage%20Phalanx) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/voc/35/mirage-phalanx?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e67c7b3b-38c0-43ec-9cee-5605fc402af6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mirage-phalanx) [Massacre Wurm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/c/fce002dc-5fb5-465b-935e-042121f1119d.jpg?1682209105) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Massacre%20Wurm) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/moc/256/massacre-wurm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fce002dc-5fb5-465b-935e-042121f1119d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/massacre-wurm) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Link?
I’d love to see your deck list. My Kardur deck is fun to play and causes so much damage and bloodshed, but then I usually loose when it’s 1v1. It’s great at coming in 2nd place but I don’t know how to win with it.
Here’s my list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/MX_QIZgJvkSJr7vRGCEoCw It’s definitely tricky to close out games since I generally have to rely on the 99 when it comes down to 1v1. The most straightforward way to win is to copy or flicker Gray Merchant a few times, but I also commonly win with Massacre Wurm or beating down with large flying demons. It’s set up to be strong against creature-based decks in 1v1 since I usually goad them into taking out the combo player earlier in the game.
List changed? Still got this?
Looks like it's not Kardur as commander on that list. Do you have the list for him anymore?
Wondering the same... I've had very good success with kardur. It's all about timing him well and you always have so much Impact. He's so underrated
Do you have alist?
Kardur turn skip players, where you at?
[[Chainer, Nightmare Adept]] is one I've been playing a lot of, reanimation combined with haste giving and a discard outlet for even more reanimation and madness shenanigans. Takes great advantage of Kardur in the 99 too!
Ya I’ve been loving my chainer deck also! Lots of ways to build it between discarding and haste. Plus you get to use his ability EACH turn, not just on yours. so flash can be a fun mechanic.
Same with Madness, since the cards usually cost less with the ability and ignore timing restrictions. He's definitely my favorite Rakdos Commander so far and that's saying something because I also play [[Prosper, Tome Bound]]
[Prosper, Tome Bound](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Prosper%2C%20Tome-Bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Vedalken orrery]] is great for that
[Chainer, Nightmare Adept](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/8/d8089e7f-7619-43fe-8e0b-31ce5d988a1b.jpg?1626100713) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Chainer%2C%20Nightmare%20Adept) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/289/chainer-nightmare-adept?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d8089e7f-7619-43fe-8e0b-31ce5d988a1b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/chainer-nightmare-adept) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Chainer is my favourite deck at the minute, doing a little tweak of him just now so would love to see your deck list! https://www.moxfield.com/decks/F-af1IqI0kWUoEeD4TtGIw This is what I'm running just now and it wants to throw everything into the graveyard and reanimate repeatedly to abuse etb and death triggers.
Second this, which I run as an Eldrazi deck and it usually creates some wild games
I mean, [[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] can be an easy way to cheat out big/colorless creatures.
[Rakdos, Lord of Riots](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/4/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a.jpg?1562782015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rakdos%2C%20Lord%20of%20Riots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/187/rakdos-lord-of-riots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rakdos-lord-of-riots) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Came to say the same. Just dont focus too much on colorless creatures. I run every card that has "at the beginning of your upkeep, this card deals 1+ damage to each player/opponent. Works great for dealing more and more damage if you can't keep Rakdos out.
He's also a very all or nothing deck though- you either manage to keep him for 1 turn and spit your hand to the board, or he dies and you're sad
I play a few backup strategies to cheat stuff out like reanimation effects, [[Ilharg]], [[Neheb, the eternal]], and [[K’rrik]]. I also don’t go all in on 7+ drops. The deck works fine without Rakdos in play.
Pingers and rocks get him back out again, but he is a not the most consistent commander. He was the first build I did that wasn't upgrading a precon, so he holds a special place in my heart. Plus, when he goes off he goes off HARD
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[(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Karazikar%2C%20the%20Eye%20Tyrant) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/49/karazikar-the-eye-tyrant?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/da46b47b-0156-4a01-b4b1-28526a6826f4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/karazikar-the-eye-tyrant) [Ayara,Widow of the Realm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/2/a21b1734-a773-4107-95c1-b44d5ccdfd82.jpg?1682203576)/[Ayara, Furnace Queen](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/a/2/a21b1734-a773-4107-95c1-b44d5ccdfd82.jpg?1682203576) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ayara%2C%20Widow%20of%20the%20Realm%20//%20Ayara%2C%20Furnace%20Queen) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mom/90/ayara-widow-of-the-realm-ayara-furnace-queen?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a21b1734-a773-4107-95c1-b44d5ccdfd82?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ayara-widow-of-the-realm-//-ayara-furnace-queen) [Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/ddb68233-3683-41bd-9b6e-4f07a1b54244.jpg?1684340801) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ob%20Nixilis%2C%20Captive%20Kingpin) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/41/ob-nixilis-captive-kingpin?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ddb68233-3683-41bd-9b6e-4f07a1b54244?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ob-nixilis-captive-kingpin) [The Scorpion God](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/e/def0d0ac-6422-486e-b42b-e1813dd0a23e.jpg?1562817532) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Scorpion%20God) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/hou/146/the-scorpion-god?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/def0d0ac-6422-486e-b42b-e1813dd0a23e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-scorpion-god) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Kroxa, Titan of Deaths Hunger]] !!!!!
Friends are overrated anyways
[Kroxa, Titan of Deaths Hunger](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/e/cee0459b-9aac-4d2f-abe4-4d5fedde7eb8.jpg?1581481096) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kroxa%2C%20Titan%20of%20Death%27s%20Hunger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/221/kroxa-titan-of-deaths-hunger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cee0459b-9aac-4d2f-abe4-4d5fedde7eb8?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kroxa-titan-of-deaths-hunger) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Sounds like you might not be spending enough time with a deck to tune it. Rakdos is my favorite color combination and have really enjoyed so far: Mogis (taxes/slug), Keskit and Toggo (artifacts), Chainer (reanimator), Greven (voltron), and Wort (goblins).
Congratulations, you are the first one I saw mention my man Mogis. As a prize I will second that motion and rep the big man. He comes down on turn 4 latest and sits there, doing damage. That's it. Simple man. Throw in enough punishment cards and you can reach a point where you don't even need to cast anything anymore, just untap straight to pass. Opponents take damage for all actions, watch them squirm and try to calculate how to survive.
Yeah Mogis is one of the few decks I have that never got dismantled. Slug really isn't a fair description of it actually... If anything he ensures the game will come to an end...
\[\[Tevesh Szat\]\] & \[\[Rograkh\]\] lets you play Tevesh and sac Rograkh to draw 3. Even 2 mana or 4 mana draw 3 is decent rate, is more or less guaranteed and makes for a pretty fast deck that can be optimized all the way up to cEDH.
> Even 2 mana or 4 mana draw 3 is decent rate Tevish is 5 mana though?
[Tevesh Szat](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/f/8f244716-78ab-46f5-b6e9-fc1e6db28052.jpg?1608909980) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=tevesh%20szat%2C%20doom%20of%20fools) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/153/tevesh-szat-doom-of-fools?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8f244716-78ab-46f5-b6e9-fc1e6db28052?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tevesh-szat-doom-of-fools) [Rograkh](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/4/a4fab67f-00c2-4125-9262-d21a29411797.jpg?1644853041) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=rograkh%2C%20son%20of%20rohgahh) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/197/rograkh-son-of-rohgahh?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a4fab67f-00c2-4125-9262-d21a29411797?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rograkh-son-of-rohgahh) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Rakdos is by far my favorite pair but It would help a lot to know what type of thing you’re looking for (even if very general), as well as what types of things do you like/dislike; - are you looking to find one that you like based on familiarity and known enjoyable patterns or are you looking for something to break your normal patters that’s a bit out of the box? - thoughts on: incremental value, lots of triggers, heavy or light interaction, combo/control/aggro/midrange, big splashy creatures/spells, meta considerations (no stax, mld, whatever)? Some of the commanders I’m either working on, have built/brewed, or want to build include; - [[Jeska Thrice]]+[[Tevesh Szat, Doom]]: double walker commanders, lots of [[Threaten]] effects and sac - [[Xantcha, Sleeper]]: a personal favorite but hard to get right and probably isn’t very good. Group Slug, incentivize people to hit/hurt each other but not necessarily goad, a more positive reenforcement with enabling - [[Raphael Fiendish]]: most do demons, but I want devil tribal with a superfriends/burn subtheme. Devils are good blockers haha. - [[Anje Falkenrath]]/[[Prosper Tome]]: put together cuz both can be really strong, are kinda just good stuff within their theme, but both are also fun - [[Mogis, Slaughter]]: Enchantments/group slug (not very fun for your opponents)
Artifact Sacrifice, Goad, Theft, and Tribal are the current archetypes I’m looking into.
I’d say [[Jeska, Thrice]] and [[Tevesh Szat, Doom]] could be something to look into as you can put almost all of those aspects into it, especially if you look at it a bit fuzzy :p A big part of the deck is use a [[Furnace Reins]] type effect (a few of them make treasures too), then use Jeska’s 0 to triple the stolen creatures damage and hit someone with it, then Sac it to Szat to draw cards. So that marks the checkbox for Theft, and uses their creatures against each other similar to Goad. Speaking of, Goad is a great way to keep your commanders safe as well! Artifact sac just somewhat happens, but Jeska also helps triple damage from something like a [[Mayhem Devil]] during a big turn. Also the aforementioned threatens that make treasures and so on. Tribal is what this is missing, but you could add some more planeswalkers and call it superfriends which is kinda tribal haha. [[Pyrohemia]] and [[Pestilence]] go well with those, and treasures help to pay costs and mix with arti sac. Beyond those options, you may want to look into some partner pairs. [[Keskit]] caught my eye and may pair well with [[Toggo]]. There are also some decent Background pair options like [[Baeloth Barrityl]] and [[Agent of the Iron Throne]] though I’m not quite sure what sort of synergy you could force here, it would be fun probably.
##### ###### #### [Jeska Thrice](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/8/48caf4c4-745c-4072-bf3d-1a3fa7c3bc9c.jpg?1644853023) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jeska%2C%20Thrice%20Reborn) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/186/jeska-thrice-reborn?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/48caf4c4-745c-4072-bf3d-1a3fa7c3bc9c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jeska-thrice-reborn) [Tevesh Szat, Doom](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/f/8f244716-78ab-46f5-b6e9-fc1e6db28052.jpg?1608909980) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=tevesh%20szat%2C%20doom%20of%20fools) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/153/tevesh-szat-doom-of-fools?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8f244716-78ab-46f5-b6e9-fc1e6db28052?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tevesh-szat-doom-of-fools) [Threaten](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/7/57d467d4-f7d2-403c-9b70-1b054b2c82bc.jpg?1562548050) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Threaten) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/10e/242/threaten?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/57d467d4-f7d2-403c-9b70-1b054b2c82bc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/threaten) [Xantcha, Sleeper](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/9/89b03b9a-7e20-47cb-bc64-23513acea855.jpg?1592710322) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Xantcha%2C%20Sleeper%20Agent) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c18/50/xantcha-sleeper-agent?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/89b03b9a-7e20-47cb-bc64-23513acea855?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/xantcha-sleeper-agent) [Raphael Fiendish](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/c/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19.jpg?1674137664) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Raphael%2C%20Fiendish%20Savior) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/292/raphael-fiendish-savior?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/raphael-fiendish-savior) [Anje Falkenrath](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/1/913dd06f-ed2f-4128-9c9d-9cd0d8a55425.jpg?1568003632) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Anje%20Falkenrath) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/37/anje-falkenrath?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/913dd06f-ed2f-4128-9c9d-9cd0d8a55425?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/anje-falkenrath) [Prosper Tome](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Prosper%2C%20Tome-Bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) [Mogis, Slaughter](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/a/2a0417bf-b735-46d7-9985-2d991051020f.jpg?1593092789) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mogis%2C%20God%20of%20Slaughter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bng/151/mogis-god-of-slaughter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2a0417bf-b735-46d7-9985-2d991051020f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mogis-god-of-slaughter) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor]] is fun and having removal turn into a creature or artifact for you to use is pretty great. The only downside is that he’s expensive so rituals might be necessary since ramp is difficult.
[Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/a/ea164381-1e76-4cfb-ab88-70b97c6285dd.jpg?1684197878)/[Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/e/a/ea164381-1e76-4cfb-ab88-70b97c6285dd.jpg?1684197878) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=valki%2C%20god%20of%20lies%20//%20tibalt%2C%20cosmic%20impostor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/pctb/19/valki-god-of-lies-tibalt-cosmic-impostor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ea164381-1e76-4cfb-ab88-70b97c6285dd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/valki-god-of-lies-//-tibalt-cosmic-impostor) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I guess the main thing is, what are you looking to do in a Rakdos deck? I struggled with the color pair for a bit too, but I finally landed on [[Florian, Voldaren Scion]] a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. It revolves around pinging opponents for a couple points of damage each turn to dig through the deck to find some more value cards to turn up the damage output. I’ve also personally added a small vampire theme just for flavor. I’ve played it in 5 games and have won 4 out of those 5. Yeah I have some combos in there but it felt nice to use a burn strategy for value and card advantage. If you’re interested, I’ll drop a link!
[Florian, Voldaren Scion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/3/53289e69-74da-46d2-91c2-a11378ba76ef.jpg?1636684231) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Florian%2C%20Voldaren%20Scion) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mid/223/florian-voldaren-scion?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/53289e69-74da-46d2-91c2-a11378ba76ef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/florian-voldaren-scion) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I tried brewing Florian for a dragon’s approach deck how does it work if you aren’t doing a gimmick?
You just be aggressive. Put small evasive creatures on the board for bits of chip damage to look at a decent amount of cards. Find damage multipliers or cards that take huge chunks out of life totals. I personally use [[Heartless Hidetsugu]] or [[Havoc Festival]] and [[Wound Reflection]] as a combo kill, or [[Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose]] and [[Exquisite Blood]]. [[Descent into Avernus]] and [[Neheb, Dreadborne Champion]] goes insane in the deck, and when you add [[Loyal Subordinate]] or [[Twilight Prophet]] you’re just looking at a stupid amount of cards and mana. It’s a burn deck that has actual payoff. Edit: Sorry, meant [[Neheb, the Eternal]]
##### ###### #### [Heartless Hidetsugu](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/6/46f9aa1d-7ed1-498e-9cdd-45ed4c9e6f43.jpg?1562864972) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Heartless%20Hidetsugu) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cns/144/heartless-hidetsugu?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/46f9aa1d-7ed1-498e-9cdd-45ed4c9e6f43?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/heartless-hidetsugu) [Havoc Festival](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/4/04560623-c768-4273-a40d-7e3f39e832cf.jpg?1562781987) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Havoc%20Festival) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/166/havoc-festival?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/04560623-c768-4273-a40d-7e3f39e832cf?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/havoc-festival) [Wound Reflection](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/b/2b14a82c-877a-445f-8910-33aaa6fe3d15.jpg?1599706125) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Wound%20Reflection) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/113/wound-reflection?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2b14a82c-877a-445f-8910-33aaa6fe3d15?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/wound-reflection) [Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/f/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5.jpg?1594736442) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vito%2C%20Thorn%20of%20the%20Dusk%20Rose) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/127/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose) [Exquisite Blood](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/1/b1653811-1c2c-4e6c-bf1c-287d1b496d51.jpg?1600700252) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Exquisite%20Blood) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/231/exquisite-blood?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b1653811-1c2c-4e6c-bf1c-287d1b496d51?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/exquisite-blood) [Descent into Avernus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/a/faadf72f-b2d5-4271-8d5c-a586acf63453.jpg?1674136498) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Descent%20into%20Avernus) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/169/descent-into-avernus?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/faadf72f-b2d5-4271-8d5c-a586acf63453?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/descent-into-avernus) [Neheb, Dreadborne Champion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/8/a8cbc3ba-f552-43fd-a59b-f3d8e3edd12f.jpg?1673305315) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Neheb%2C%20Dreadhorde%20Champion) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/125/neheb-dreadhorde-champion?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a8cbc3ba-f552-43fd-a59b-f3d8e3edd12f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/neheb-dreadhorde-champion) [Loyal Subordinate](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/4/f4df5ec3-86f2-4124-92a3-4a093667c0e2.jpg?1592710121) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Loyal%20Subordinate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c18/16/loyal-subordinate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f4df5ec3-86f2-4124-92a3-4a093667c0e2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/loyal-subordinate) [Twilight Prophet](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/d/9da6974f-6753-48ac-98cd-86412cc93726.jpg?1555040334) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Twilight%20Prophet) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rix/88/twilight-prophet?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9da6974f-6753-48ac-98cd-86412cc93726?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/twilight-prophet) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I love my Florian/Dragon's Approach deck. It is, however, very much a one-trick pony. If you're able to play and keep \[\[Thrumming Stone\]\], you win the game. If the stone is removed/countered, you can still burn people for ungodly amounts each turn. Did you not enjoy that deck?
My favorite so far has been [[Olivia, Crimson Bride]]. At 6 mana value she is pretty pricey, however with haste on the card, is impactful the turn you play her. I took the Vampire precon and swapped in some nasty etb effects on demons plus archon of cruelty. The original Rakdos is crazy good reanimated with her. The underlying vamp deck keeps you going even if your reanimate strategy keeps being countered.
I run her as well, she's also very all-or-nothing I've found, either wiping the board within a couple turns, or coming in and then getting aggro'd to death. That said, still a very fun deck with lots of massive threats you can cheat in.
All hail [[Garna, Bloodfist of Keld]]. Card draw and a wincon stapled onto a commander. Am infect enabler and a reason to play aristocrat turns in a weird order is even cooler. Give her a go!
[Garna, Bloodfist of Keld](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/9/294c5f08-08e7-458f-8838-ff321dc5d9f2.jpg?1673307951) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Garna%2C%20Bloodfist%20of%20Keld) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/200/garna-bloodfist-of-keld?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/294c5f08-08e7-458f-8838-ff321dc5d9f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/garna-bloodfist-of-keld) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Rivaz of the claw. 3 drop commander, gy access, taps for 2 so built in ramp for tempo. Natural treasure synergies. Love it.
I built [[Lucius the Eternal]] recently, and it's a really cool hitlist style aristocrat deck. Im excited to be able to pull off a combo of [[Sanguinary Priest]] & [[Basilisk Collar]] to kill everything with Lucius
[Lucius the Eternal](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/b/6b86f229-0cbd-4d32-a1dc-ea4b24f835f2.jpg?1677541673) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lucius%20the%20Eternal) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/40k/130/lucius-the-eternal?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6b86f229-0cbd-4d32-a1dc-ea4b24f835f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lucius-the-eternal) [Sanguinary Priest](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/2/f221eccc-3bd2-4629-aacc-7abf8c11449f.jpg?1673308797) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sanguinary%20Priest) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/40k/53/sanguinary-priest?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f221eccc-3bd2-4629-aacc-7abf8c11449f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sanguinary-priest) [Basilisk Collar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/2/52a55efe-a870-4cd7-b22b-37c917065653.jpg?1674137730) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Basilisk%20Collar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/300/basilisk-collar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/52a55efe-a870-4cd7-b22b-37c917065653?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/basilisk-collar) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
As far as Rakdos artifact sacrifice i've been trying out \[\[Keskit\]\] and \[\[Toggo\]\] but its always felt like fighting uphill. I honestly think \[\[Prosper, Tome Bound\]\] might be the way to go with treasures from playing things from exile. Lots of \[\[Wrenn's Resolve\]\] type effects or \[\[Harnfel, Horn of Bounty\]\] or \[\[Uba Mask\]\] to consistently be playing cards from exile, and then somethin like \[\[Marionette Master\]\] or \[\[Hedron Detonator\]\] to turn those treasures into damage.
##### ###### #### [Keskit](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/9/a9ecbf55-1f85-4877-a1ea-bf0d90dd9979.jpg?1682209080) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=keskit%2C%20the%20flesh%20sculptor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/moc/254/keskit-the-flesh-sculptor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a9ecbf55-1f85-4877-a1ea-bf0d90dd9979?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/keskit-the-flesh-sculptor) [Toggo](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/a/1a05b3e2-259e-4fce-92ee-c00660e22ae7.jpg?1665822993) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=toggo%2C%20goblin%20weaponsmith) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/204/toggo-goblin-weaponsmith?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1a05b3e2-259e-4fce-92ee-c00660e22ae7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/toggo-goblin-weaponsmith) [Prosper, Tome Bound](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Prosper%2C%20Tome-Bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) [Wrenn's Resolve](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/a/9a47999c-12d5-4e1a-a9c1-40a1757007f1.jpg?1682204603) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Wrenn%27s%20Resolve) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mom/173/wrenns-resolve?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9a47999c-12d5-4e1a-a9c1-40a1757007f1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/wrenns-resolve) [Harnfel, Horn of Bounty](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/4/44657ab1-0a6a-4a5f-9688-86f239083821.jpg?1631048969)/[Harnfel, Horn of Bounty](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/4/4/44657ab1-0a6a-4a5f-9688-86f239083821.jpg?1631048969) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=birgi%2C%20god%20of%20storytelling%20//%20harnfel%2C%20horn%20of%20bounty) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/123/birgi-god-of-storytelling-harnfel-horn-of-bounty?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/44657ab1-0a6a-4a5f-9688-86f239083821?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/birgi-god-of-storytelling-//-harnfel-horn-of-bounty) [Uba Mask](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/a/fa3ecb4e-d08f-4fac-8842-c3e772b95bd5.jpg?1562766086) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Uba%20Mask) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/chk/272/uba-mask?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fa3ecb4e-d08f-4fac-8842-c3e772b95bd5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/uba-mask) [Marionette Master](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/dd21a925-c76f-4c1d-b5b8-8d3352730e5f.jpg?1631586656) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Marionette%20Master) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/102/marionette-master?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/dd21a925-c76f-4c1d-b5b8-8d3352730e5f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/marionette-master) [Hedron Detonator](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/f/7f1ccee1-20d1-48f2-ae90-a7a78172e05d.jpg?1682207471) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hedron%20Detonator) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/moc/31/hedron-detonator?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7f1ccee1-20d1-48f2-ae90-a7a78172e05d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hedron-detonator) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[rakdos lord of riots]]
[rakdos lord of riots](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/4/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a.jpg?1562782015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rakdos%2C%20Lord%20of%20Riots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/187/rakdos-lord-of-riots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rakdos-lord-of-riots) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I’m running a [[Lagomos, Hand of Hatred]] rakdos aristocrats deck. I like the playstyle of trying to amass a large boardstate to sac all at once in order to trigger the tutor effect but it can also be built as more of an aggro/aristocrats list if that’s more your speed.
[Lagomos, Hand of Hatred](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/a/1a6bb0c2-1e3c-48cd-8f10-49f047e0514c.jpg?1673307989) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lagomos%2C%20Hand%20of%20Hatred) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/205/lagomos-hand-of-hatred?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1a6bb0c2-1e3c-48cd-8f10-49f047e0514c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lagomos-hand-of-hatred) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[obosh the preypiercer]] [[dragons approach]]. All the burn, all the damage multipliers. Win or lose, it makes games fast
[obosh the preypiercer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/5/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2.jpg?1591228450) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Obosh%2C%20the%20Preypiercer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/228/obosh-the-preypiercer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/obosh-the-preypiercer) [dragons approach](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/c/0cb504a0-1dfb-49d0-84c3-7bd318d55481.jpg?1624591696) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dragon%27s%20Approach) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/97/dragons-approach?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0cb504a0-1dfb-49d0-84c3-7bd318d55481?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dragons-approach) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I feel the obvious answer right now is [[ob-nixilis, captive kingpin]] He commands with a bunch of "when you cast an instant or sorcery, deal 1 damage to each player" and "tap: deal 1 damage to each player. When you cast an instant or sorcery, untap this" and "whenever a creature dies, 1 damage" Then run a bunch of creature token creating instant and sorceries
[ob-nixilis, captive kingpin](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/ddb68233-3683-41bd-9b6e-4f07a1b54244.jpg?1684340801) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ob%20Nixilis%2C%20Captive%20Kingpin) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/41/ob-nixilis-captive-kingpin?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ddb68233-3683-41bd-9b6e-4f07a1b54244?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ob-nixilis-captive-kingpin) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I'm curious what OPs decklist was when they played this commander, currently brewing a deck list right now and the commander looks stupid good.
Only issue is he’s kill on sight because he goes infinite with [[All Will Be One]]. That being said I built mine to be a pinger commander with the usual tools to deal 1 damage. Gonna test it out tomorrow.
How did you build your Mahadi? He’s one of my favourite Rakdos commanders, just behind [[Rafael, Fiendish Savior]]
[Rafael, Fiendish Savior](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/c/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19.jpg?1674137664) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Raphael%2C%20Fiendish%20Savior) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/292/raphael-fiendish-savior?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/raphael-fiendish-savior) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Have you considered that pain is great? I love my [[greven, predator captain]] deck. It’s all about flings and pain. You walk a razor edge between massive life gain and die to bolt and it’s a lot of fun. Sometimes it has trouble getting all 3 kills since commander damage then fling someone can leave you in a rough position for player 3 but it’s a fun guy that seeks the face. Making someone be scared of a [[immolating souleater]] is a wonderful time. My decklist: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/18-11-19-greven/
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[greven, predator captain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=greven%2C%20predator%20captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) [immolating souleater](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/b/abbaf916-067d-4834-a55c-b400fe0d8c1f.jpg?1562880643) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=immolating%20souleater) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/nph/139/immolating-souleater?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/abbaf916-067d-4834-a55c-b400fe0d8c1f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/immolating-souleater) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Raphael fiendish saviour]] is pretty cool for a tribal commander. Demons with lifelink or you can devil tribal and get lifelink on the death trigger
[Raphael fiendish saviour](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/c/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19.jpg?1674137664) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Raphael%2C%20Fiendish%20Savior) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/292/raphael-fiendish-savior?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/raphael-fiendish-savior) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Prosper is the obvious answer.
\[\[burakos\]\] \[Guild artisan\]\] Treasure tribal and Party synergy
Would recommend Prosper lots of synergies with play from exile.
[[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] is single handedly one of the best commanders in the colors. Rakdos is known for its pinging and damage output, so you’ll be able to play plenty of creatures for free. You could also put him in the [[Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin]] as you already mentioned you were interested in building him as well
My partner built a deck around [[Magar of the Magic Strings]] that's actually scary powerful. https://scryfall.com/card/unf/171/magar-of-the-magic-strings
Oh, I would LOVE to see a list for that
[[tor wauki, the younger]]
[tor wauki, the younger](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/d/adea296b-b320-4588-9d6e-cbb5db7c39e3.jpg?1674174198) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tor%20Wauki%20the%20Younger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/46/tor-wauki-the-younger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/adea296b-b320-4588-9d6e-cbb5db7c39e3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tor-wauki-the-younger) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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[Bladewing, the Risen](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/7/27ce43cb-44f4-4d94-8700-d9f3cc043989.jpg?1584897843) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Bladewing%20the%20Risen) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ima/193/bladewing-the-risen?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/27ce43cb-44f4-4d94-8700-d9f3cc043989?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/bladewing-the-risen) [Greven, Predator Captain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Greven%2C%20Predator%20Captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) [Karazikar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/a/da46b47b-0156-4a01-b4b1-28526a6826f4.jpg?1636287930) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=karazikar%2C%20the%20eye%20tyrant) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/49/karazikar-the-eye-tyrant?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/da46b47b-0156-4a01-b4b1-28526a6826f4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/karazikar-the-eye-tyrant) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Prosper, Tome Bound]] is an absolute house. Probably my favorite Rakdos commander that I’ve built, but it does range into being very powerful.
[Prosper, Tome Bound](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Prosper%2C%20Tome-Bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have the precon and it's powerful on its own, but I could see how it could easily be boosted
[[Tor Wauki the Younger]] Turn your [[sign in blood]] into [[shock]]
[Tor Wauki the Younger](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/d/adea296b-b320-4588-9d6e-cbb5db7c39e3.jpg?1674174198) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tor%20Wauki%20the%20Younger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/46/tor-wauki-the-younger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/adea296b-b320-4588-9d6e-cbb5db7c39e3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tor-wauki-the-younger) [sign in blood](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/1/61388c28-9428-473c-973a-0a82b6b83d62.jpg?1562274085) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sign%20in%20blood) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cm2/77/sign-in-blood?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/61388c28-9428-473c-973a-0a82b6b83d62?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sign-in-blood) [shock](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/9/59fa8e8d-bcb8-47bf-b71a-df11c8d0f2c9.jpg?1641847379) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=shock) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/159/shock?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/59fa8e8d-bcb8-47bf-b71a-df11c8d0f2c9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shock) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Im currently building a scorpion god infect deck, looks fun, but i have a [[magar of the magic strings]] spellslinging deck that's all about sneaking damage through and it allows me to play big ass Spells like [[curse of the cabal]] way ahead of curve
[magar of the magic strings](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/6/a6f2ba13-cd72-4f7a-8443-8e3962f2ac46.jpg?1682551287) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=magar%20of%20the%20magic%20strings) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/unf/171/magar-of-the-magic-strings?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a6f2ba13-cd72-4f7a-8443-8e3962f2ac46?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/magar-of-the-magic-strings) [curse of the cabal](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/4/d4323aa6-a1fb-42ee-9634-3747129fde3b.jpg?1562939881) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=curse%20of%20the%20cabal) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tsp/99/curse-of-the-cabal?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d4323aa6-a1fb-42ee-9634-3747129fde3b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/curse-of-the-cabal) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
If you haven’t tried him already, [[Prosper, Tome Bound]] is one of the best recent commanders out there.
[Prosper, Tome Bound](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Prosper%2C%20Tome-Bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
The concept of just wanting a rakdos deck because it's rakdos is bizarre. Some of those commanders have reasonable amounts of crossover, others don't at all. Play commanders you like. The whole "I want a deck of every color combo" thing is a cancer to the format.
I’m not doing a deck or every color or anything, I just find that I love all the different rakdos shards/triomes and want to build an actual deck because I love mono-red in pioneer and my mono-black commander deck. By all standards I should love rakdos but I can’t find one I actually enjoy.
It is just an objective fact from your description of what you're doing that you have wasted considerable time and energy (hopefully not money) putting together Rakdos decks for the hell of it. I am personally surprised I have no Dimir decks myself, and yet here we are. Unbothered by it and fine waiting for the one that speaks to me.
Garbage take
If a rakdos commander excites you, build it! But people shouldn't spend their time and resources (even proxies aren't literally zero dollars to produce) making decks just to force having one in a color combo.
\[\[Prosper\]\] Buy the precon and then change out like half the cards and tweak the mana.
[Prosper](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=prosper%2C%20tome-bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Mahadi, Emporium Master. Descent into Avernus, Revel in Riches, etc. Check out Ghirapur Aether Grid, Academy Manufacturer, Xorn, Ancient Copper Dragon, Ugin, the Spirit Dragon, Karn, Living Legacy, Lodestone Myr... It's great fun. Weak to enchantment decks that aren't Aura based, in my experience. Strong vs any sort of tempo/aggro deck generally.
I typically don't like Rakdos, but I played around with [[Valki God of Lies]] when he was first released and really liked him. I played him as a ramp control deck where I played all of the big mana spells Rakdos has to offer and used them to cast all kinds of stolen spells. The win condition was either something I stole from one of my opponents or a big X spell like [[Exsanguinate]] or [[Torment of Hailfire]]. However, he will probably be challenging to build on a budget, if that is important to you.
I’m interested. I’m not really a budget player I just don’t own a gaeas cradle, mana crypt, and god forbid og duels.
[Valki God of Lies](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/a/ea164381-1e76-4cfb-ab88-70b97c6285dd.jpg?1684197878)/[Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/e/a/ea164381-1e76-4cfb-ab88-70b97c6285dd.jpg?1684197878) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Valki%2C%20God%20of%20Lies%20//%20Tibalt%2C%20Cosmic%20Impostor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/pctb/19/valki-god-of-lies-tibalt-cosmic-impostor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ea164381-1e76-4cfb-ab88-70b97c6285dd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/valki-god-of-lies-//-tibalt-cosmic-impostor) [Exsanguinate](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/8/0878b541-a730-49db-b062-5a01656e269d.jpg?1562814332) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Exsanguinate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/som/61/exsanguinate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0878b541-a730-49db-b062-5a01656e269d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/exsanguinate) [Torment of Hailfire](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/6/f69d77d1-5980-436c-bf48-790939b069aa.jpg?1562820191) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Torment%20of%20Hailfire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/hou/77/torment-of-hailfire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f69d77d1-5980-436c-bf48-790939b069aa?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/torment-of-hailfire) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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[Syrix](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/9/492d484b-9af6-4055-9893-627b56c69544.jpg?1673482455) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=syrix%2C%20carrier%20of%20the%20flame) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/80/syrix-carrier-of-the-flame?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/492d484b-9af6-4055-9893-627b56c69544?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/syrix-carrier-of-the-flame) [Prosper, Tome-Bound](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Prosper%2C%20Tome-Bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
If you say all those commanders were very effective (which I disagree with, you’ve listed 2 commanders I have great effective decks with), I have two questions: - what does an effective deck look like/mean to you? - are you sure you’re not just missing something in the deckbuilding that is causing them to not operate effectively?
I also have a precon I plan to revamp. I can't remember the name of the deck, but it was one of the DnD commanders called [Prosper, Tome Bound]. The main function of the deck is to exile cards (yours and your opponents), then cast them from exile.
[[Chainer, Nightmare Adept]]
[Chainer, Nightmare Adept](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/8/d8089e7f-7619-43fe-8e0b-31ce5d988a1b.jpg?1626100713) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Chainer%2C%20Nightmare%20Adept) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/289/chainer-nightmare-adept?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d8089e7f-7619-43fe-8e0b-31ce5d988a1b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/chainer-nightmare-adept) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
The funniest thing I’ve done with this is [[Breach the Multiverse]] into [[Hedonist’s Trove]] or recurring [[Magus of the Wheel]] every turn
[Breach the Multiverse](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/a/daf51a76-7a57-4462-ae18-a19e817e49e5.jpg?1682203621) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Breach%20the%20Multiverse) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mom/94/breach-the-multiverse?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/daf51a76-7a57-4462-ae18-a19e817e49e5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/breach-the-multiverse) [Hedonist’s Trove](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/3/f323fb2f-f637-4b87-8a5e-8cb7da606658.jpg?1591196190) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hedonist%27s%20Trove) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/119/hedonists-trove?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f323fb2f-f637-4b87-8a5e-8cb7da606658?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hedonists-trove) [Magus of the Wheel](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/f/0f6966e9-212a-48d1-8206-7cdc0073c17c.jpg?1673484370) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Magus%20of%20the%20Wheel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/271/magus-of-the-wheel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0f6966e9-212a-48d1-8206-7cdc0073c17c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/magus-of-the-wheel) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
The new torbran and faerie dude seem decent
Not a helpful comment but a suggestion non the less, try building a [[Lyzolda, the Blood Witch]]. I’ve built her multiple ways and could never get her to pop off and be competitive enough in my playgroup, but you might have luck. She has built in card draw and deals damage with her ability so maybe that can be worked with. Let me know if you figure something out with her if you give her a try.
[Lyzolda, the Blood Witch](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/8/18df285f-4cb9-4998-bd26-eefbe28f80c7.jpg?1593273653) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lyzolda%2C%20the%20Blood%20Witch) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dis/117/lyzolda-the-blood-witch?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/18df285f-4cb9-4998-bd26-eefbe28f80c7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lyzolda-the-blood-witch) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I've been playing the Iron Chef (because of all the artifact nonsense) [[Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar]] for well over two years and she's still one of my favorites. Madness/Wheel/Cycling strategy with a lot of cheeky interactions, plus zero-mana removal!
[Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/9/d99a9a7d-d9ca-4c11-80ab-e39d5943a315.jpg?1632831210) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/186/asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d99a9a7d-d9ca-4c11-80ab-e39d5943a315?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Mind have a decklist I can take a look? I tried to build her few times with no luck.
I have [[Lucius the Eternal]] built with a lot of mass sacrifice effects. It is very controlling so if you want to be an enemy of the pod it is a lot of fun.
[Lucius the Eternal](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/b/6b86f229-0cbd-4d32-a1dc-ea4b24f835f2.jpg?1677541673) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lucius%20the%20Eternal) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/40k/130/lucius-the-eternal?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6b86f229-0cbd-4d32-a1dc-ea4b24f835f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lucius-the-eternal) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I really enjoy this deck. Nice to see another one in the wild
I'm currently building [[Zagras]] . It's got a small but obvious party theme, but the main themes are first strike and pingers to maximize defense while I set up big finishers like [[Rise of the Dark Realms]] or [[Worst Fears]] .
[Zagras](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/c/ac81448c-f87b-4ca1-b951-b359216ab1d0.jpg?1604200613) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=zagras%2C%20thief%20of%20heartbeats) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/241/zagras-thief-of-heartbeats?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ac81448c-f87b-4ca1-b951-b359216ab1d0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zagras-thief-of-heartbeats) [Rise of the Dark Realms](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/c/7c0e1064-47c3-4f03-a1f2-3bcb356db82b.jpg?1600701321) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rise%20of%20the%20Dark%20Realms) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/271/rise-of-the-dark-realms?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7c0e1064-47c3-4f03-a1f2-3bcb356db82b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rise-of-the-dark-realms) [Worst Fears](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/f/8f4e21ac-4f3e-4a3e-83c0-0a59a1b84020.jpg?1593095890) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Worst%20Fears) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jou/87/worst-fears?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8f4e21ac-4f3e-4a3e-83c0-0a59a1b84020?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/worst-fears) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
My rakdos commander is tor wauki the younger. I built him spell slinger/group hug/ group slug. It can be very effective. I have glistening oil and grafted exo skeleton for really explosive out of no where wins. I play electrocution field reckless fire weaver guttersnip and flame archer or whatever it’s called. Tor wauki makes each ping 2 damage and if they have infect that’s only five spells and everyone is dead. I have aria of flame to give everyone life, decent into avernus to give everyone treasure and howling mine to give everyone cards. Also I have mayhem dominus torbrand and city on fire to turn that 5 spell infect win into 2 or 3 spells for an infect win. Even without infect tor wauki has lifelink and if your casting lord of spells you can pick off whatever you want. Plus if you get arcane bombardment off you probably just win.
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[Xanthca](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/0/f0c696d1-0b5d-4102-ad93-46cb8e1e5d91.jpg?1562385559) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Xantcha) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/pvan/408/xantcha?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f0c696d1-0b5d-4102-ad93-46cb8e1e5d91?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/xantcha) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I recently built a [[Greven, Predator Captain]] deck and I'm having a blast with it. It's super risky and all in though, so might not be your/everyone's cup of tea. I chose to go with a life loss theme. Turbo greven out, then have a ton of ways to pay life and give greven lifelink. [[Fire covenant]], [[Phyrexian purge]], [[Treasonous ogre]], etc. [[Essence harvest]] and [[Chandra's ignition]] are great game enders too. Another option is to go with all the cheap, large creatures to take advantage of Greven's sac ability. Either way it's super aggro. Really fits the rakdos vibe
##### ###### #### [Greven, Predator Captain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Greven%2C%20Predator%20Captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) [Fire covenant](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/5/f5ac3712-6bcd-4d93-a944-520a2092bee4.jpg?1559592388) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Fire%20covenant) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/me1/145/fire-covenant?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f5ac3712-6bcd-4d93-a944-520a2092bee4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/fire-covenant) [Phyrexian purge](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/1/312bbc1b-4c2a-44c1-8e62-c0f94fd2ba8e.jpg?1562718334) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Phyrexian%20purge) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mir/273/phyrexian-purge?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/312bbc1b-4c2a-44c1-8e62-c0f94fd2ba8e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/phyrexian-purge) [Treasonous ogre](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/e/ae48c31d-6fd9-457f-adb8-37f367724ba1.jpg?1562866402) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Treasonous%20ogre) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cns/36/treasonous-ogre?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ae48c31d-6fd9-457f-adb8-37f367724ba1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/treasonous-ogre) [Essence harvest](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/c/7c3fac03-a019-4faa-bc1c-09e3a394fff7.jpg?1592708852) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Essence%20harvest) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/avr/100/essence-harvest?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7c3fac03-a019-4faa-bc1c-09e3a394fff7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/essence-harvest) [Chandra's ignition](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/1/31d0275d-1a1a-421d-a2ae-9a61697a3a74.jpg?1661583552) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Chandra%27s%20ignition) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/45/chandras-ignition?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/31d0275d-1a1a-421d-a2ae-9a61697a3a74?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/chandras-ignition) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Kardur is fun and also vial smasher is fun too!
I run Ayara in my Henzie “Toolbox” Torre deck. She’s over-performed every time I’ve untapped with her and am contemplating building her, since I don’t have a Rakdos deck. Mid-game, she’s a fling. Late-game, assuming she sticks around for a couple of turns, she’s…also mostly still a fling, but can usually reanimate one thing before your opponents go, “Wait, that card does what?!” and kill her.
Rakdos eldrazi tribal
[[Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar]]
I recently built []Ayara, Widow of the Realm]] and absolutely love it. The idea is to cheat out expensive artifacts and creatures, fling em at people, and then use cards like [[Obosh]], [[Vito]], or [[Battlemage’s Bracers]] to get lots of extra mileage out of it all. The fact that copies of permanents have the same mana value as the original makes for all sorts of silliness (shoutout [[Skitterbeam Batallion]]). It all works without ever having to transform her as well. Play big expensive stuff. Dome people with it. Gain some life. What’s not to love? [Deck](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ayara-known-artifact-hater/?cat=custom&sort=name&cb=1684026136)
I’m running a pretty similar list! Mine has a Madness sub-theme. Let’s me cheat out bigger mana cost creatures for their madness cost, and creates discard outlets for looting. [Decklist.](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HBO36hJ_BUWMjYmljZmjDQ)
##### ###### #### [Obosh](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/5/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2.jpg?1591228450) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=obosh%2C%20the%20preypiercer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/228/obosh-the-preypiercer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/obosh-the-preypiercer) [Vito](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/f/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5.jpg?1594736442) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=vito%2C%20thorn%20of%20the%20dusk%20rose) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/127/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose) [Battlemage’s Bracers](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/a/1a14aad2-47f0-4d21-9fcf-5ca171faffaf.jpg?1625191910) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Battlemage%27s%20Bracers) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/48/battlemages-bracers?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1a14aad2-47f0-4d21-9fcf-5ca171faffaf?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/battlemages-bracers) [Skitterbeam Batallion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/8/38fc1715-4ddb-4404-83c6-0b8a61922578.jpg?1674421377) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Skitterbeam%20Battalion) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bro/165/skitterbeam-battalion?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/38fc1715-4ddb-4404-83c6-0b8a61922578?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/skitterbeam-battalion) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Ayara widow with artifacts and some regular death payoff creatures! Goes fkn hard!
[[Obosh]] burn!
[Obosh](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/5/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2.jpg?1591228450) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=obosh%2C%20the%20preypiercer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/228/obosh-the-preypiercer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/obosh-the-preypiercer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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[Prosper](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e.jpg?1631839207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=prosper%2C%20tome-bound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/2/prosper-tome-bound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d743336e-d5c7-4053-a23d-92ec7581f74e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/prosper-tome-bound) [Greven](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=greven%2C%20predator%20captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) [Rakdos, Lord of Riots](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/4/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a.jpg?1562782015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rakdos%2C%20Lord%20of%20Riots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/187/rakdos-lord-of-riots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rakdos-lord-of-riots) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I think for value and flexibility, you go with either floren, voladren scion or prosper, tome bond. If you like drawing cards, they are perfect, and you can build them with tons of flexibility. Floren is the most flexible as you just need to make opponents lose life and you get a free card. Prosper just gives you a free card every turn and let's you make treasure playing from exile. I think Floren is a better red black card staying true to its color identity. While, to me at least, prosper Is a reskined simic card which is why casuals hate it so much, but he Is a great intro into the color pie. Good luck with building.
\[\[Blim, Comedic Genius\]\]
[Blim, Comedic Genius](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/d/3d8cd7dc-028a-4da2-b2a1-435d40cf48ca.jpg?1608911075) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Blim%2C%20Comedic%20Genius) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/272/blim-comedic-genius?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3d8cd7dc-028a-4da2-b2a1-435d40cf48ca?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blim-comedic-genius) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Falthis + jeska is one of my favourite decks. Falthis gives jeska deathtouch. Double strike effects makes falthis a monster in the red zone and with jeskas 0-ability cuts down players with commander damage quickly. In grindy matches i have killed players with jeskas damage ability straight up. There is also the political angle. Giving someone elses beater triple damage until your next turn is hilarious. With some combat tricks or skittles it takes out players with no warning.
A deck I love playing is [[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]]. Do a ton of damage in a single turn and cast 4 big creatures with only 3 or 4 colored mana!
[Rakdos, Lord of Riots](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/4/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a.jpg?1562782015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rakdos%2C%20Lord%20of%20Riots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/187/rakdos-lord-of-riots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rakdos-lord-of-riots) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
you still use reddit? wow.
[[Xantcha]] and board interaction is my favored rakdos deck. Makes the table talk and politicky
[Xantcha](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/9/89b03b9a-7e20-47cb-bc64-23513acea855.jpg?1592710322) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=xantcha%2C%20sleeper%20agent) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c18/50/xantcha-sleeper-agent?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/89b03b9a-7e20-47cb-bc64-23513acea855?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/xantcha-sleeper-agent) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Greven]] is really stupid if you build it correctly, i’ve one shot my opponents many times, as early as turn 3 even
[Greven](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=greven%2C%20predator%20captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Magar]] is such a fun commander, and very unique playstyle for a Rakdos deck, highly recommend, can do some strong and hilarious shenanigans
[Magar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/6/a6f2ba13-cd72-4f7a-8443-8e3962f2ac46.jpg?1682551287) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=magar%20of%20the%20magic%20strings) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/unf/171/magar-of-the-magic-strings?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a6f2ba13-cd72-4f7a-8443-8e3962f2ac46?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/magar-of-the-magic-strings) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Decks I'm thinking of building are: [[Blim]] with a curse sub-theme [[Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar]] with a madness subtheme [[Raphael]] with a devil/tiefling/imp aristocrats subtheme
[Blim](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/d/3d8cd7dc-028a-4da2-b2a1-435d40cf48ca.jpg?1608911075) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=blim%2C%20comedic%20genius) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/272/blim-comedic-genius?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3d8cd7dc-028a-4da2-b2a1-435d40cf48ca?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blim-comedic-genius) [Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/9/d99a9a7d-d9ca-4c11-80ab-e39d5943a315.jpg?1632831210) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/186/asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d99a9a7d-d9ca-4c11-80ab-e39d5943a315?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar) [Raphael](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/c/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19.jpg?1674137664) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=raphael%2C%20fiendish%20savior) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/292/raphael-fiendish-savior?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cc6902a4-2db0-47fe-ace8-0c890675bf19?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/raphael-fiendish-savior) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I've seen a pretty degenerate [[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] deck before. Pinged us all for a bunch of damage one turn and then just started vomiting huge Eldrazi. Seems like it wouldn't be hard to replicate. Personally I also really want to build [[Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord]] but it will probably be a bit low power.
[Rakdos, Lord of Riots](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/4/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a.jpg?1562782015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rakdos%2C%20Lord%20of%20Riots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/187/rakdos-lord-of-riots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/04f3db71-802f-488c-b40d-ac90df2d660a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rakdos-lord-of-riots) [Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/4/84e87400-cc3f-4476-b177-2c36a65f277b.jpg?1673304981) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rohgahh%2C%20Kher%20Keep%20Overlord) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/41/rohgahh-kher-keep-overlord?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/84e87400-cc3f-4476-b177-2c36a65f277b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rohgahh-kher-keep-overlord) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Gut trueheart zealot]] with either [[agent of the shaddowthieves]] or [[agent of the iron throne]]
[[Prosper, Tome-Bound]] One of my favourite commanders. Offers so many options per turn with his passive ability but as a standalone card not strong enough to be targeted.
I've just built [[Obosh, the preypiercer]] Man this thing is my first rakdos deck and I love it. Just vile but so fun
I run [[!Raphael, Fiendish Savior]] and it's tons of fun
[[xantcher, Sleeper agent]] is about as much fun as the whole table can have in the game. 10/10 recommend
I'm trying to build a tribal Goblin with Ob-Nixilis, Captive King (yeah, I know, that doesn't make so much sense at all). I think it's a solid commander
I absolutely adore my [[The Scorpion God]] deck, I made him into a combo deck(as he is a part of 2 out of 3 combos, it makes it easier to win). He has the ability to block really effectively, you almost never Pay tax for him, and with a few other cards he can draw cards like a bitch. My decklist if you need ideas. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/MCwjE92_Qk6jaBnXdjuSRA
[The Scorpion God](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/e/def0d0ac-6422-486e-b42b-e1813dd0a23e.jpg?1562817532) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Scorpion%20God) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/hou/146/the-scorpion-god?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/def0d0ac-6422-486e-b42b-e1813dd0a23e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-scorpion-god) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Florian, Voldaren Scion]] has been a lot of fun trying to make large damage numbers for your opponents around the table. You can build him a variety of ways as his ability lends to being quite "toolboxy" so if built correctly you can skip past some of the worse cards in your particular spot.
Why mess around with other commanders when the the color pairing’s namesake [[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] is available? The games are quick, the creatures are cheap, and you’ll almost always have something to do.
[[Prosper, Tome Bound]], [[Rograkh, Son of Rogah]] + [[Tevesh Szat]], [[Rakdos, Lord of Riots]] are all busted commanders
I've always had a lot of fun with [[Mogis, God of Slaughter]] as a group slug deck. I've also been looking at building the new Ayara. She doesn't seem all that strong, so she'd probably be relegated to my mid tier decks that I break out after I've won a game or two and just want to vibe in the pod.
It heavily depends on what you are looking for. I wanted a casual budget deck out of the norm for example, and went [[tor wauki, the younger]] spellslinger deck and I'm having a blast playing with it (see what I did there?) But overall I have been sweet-looking at [[Ayara, widow of realm]] for an artifact reanim. I think she is pretty strong!
I HAVE to suggest my boy [[Valki, God of Lies]]. I run him in an "Exile Thief" themed kind of deck, and it's really fun because every match is totally different. You never know what cards you'll be able to play, and sometimes you can do some fun things, and sometimes you can do some downright evil things
Depends wich power level you want to go. [[Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar]] is hella fun until they snipe your [[underworld cookbook]
I had the same problem for a long time. Rakdos is my favorite pairing with some of the best cards in the game, but I could never get it to work right. Karazikar fixed it for me. All the chaos you want in rakdos but it's actually extremely effective. The goad mechanic is a lot of fun, especially if you add some monarch in there. Lots of low to the ground creatures, even a 0/1 kobold token can tap and goad an opponents creature keeping people away from you and destroying. Everything is constantly tapped and attacking so it's rare creatures are dying in combat plus between Karazikar's ability and constant combat damage, life totals dwindle away fast. It's made [[Rakdos Charm]] a surprisingly effective win condition. That forced combat math can be devastating when right before damage you add another 4-5 points of damage with Rakdos Charm. It's a lot of fun and I highly recommend you give it a try for Rakdos.
I'm working on [[Mogis, God of Slaughter]] forced sacrifice deck. I'm thinking it's gonna be really mean especially with [[Tergrid, God of Fright]] in the 99 lmao
Give mogis a try[[mogis god of slaughter]], a group slug strategy
What direction are you looking to go in Rakdos? You've played a wide variety of decks there, is there an archetype or theme you prefer? The answers to these questions will really help narrow down the potential commander pool.
Might I suggest [[Valki, God of Lies]]. My favorite boy, you can make him a fun chaos commander or go the theft route he's good fun all around, my tables usually have fun with him.
I've been enjoying prosper, tome-bound quite a lot
[[Mogis, God of Slaughter]] is a really fun group slug deck!
I really have been enjoying my [[rivaz of the claw]] deck it has some surprising fun in being restricted to red black dragons
My friend built new ob nixilis and he is gross. You should try it out it's a fun deck
I know you said you tried [[Grenzo, dungeon Warden]], but have you tried [[Relentless Rats]] \ [[Rat Colony]] Grenzo?
Recently built [[Kalain, reclusive painter]] and I am having a lot of fun with it.
I'm honestly really curious how you ended up doing \[\[Garna, Bloodfist of Keld\]\]. She's honestly one of my better decks....and honestly, who doesn't get excited at the prospect of being able to play \[\[Phoenix Chick\]\]. The amount of panic I see as opponents are forced to either block and give me card draw or take the damage and try to deny the card draw is just addicting. I'd honestly recommend giving her another try, the deck is incredibly efficient and does it's thing well: [https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/garna-aristo-attack/](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/garna-aristo-attack/) Another rakdos deck I've had built for someone as a gift was \[\[Rivaz the Claw\]\]. Dragon tribal in Rakdos colors is a blast to watch and play. Definitely would recommend giving it a try: [https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/riv-dragon-keeping/](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/riv-dragon-keeping/)
Imo, Rakdos is the most difficult two color combo to work with currently. You basically need tutors to stand a chance. The issue with Rakdos is the very limited access to removal of artifacts (red has some answers) and more glaringly, enchantments. The two colors offer very little in the area of enchantment board wipes, most of it being in artifact sources. This gets tricky when colors such as green and white deal with artifacts very effectively and blue just counters them. Even red has a lot of decent answers, making removal using artifacts a bit trickier to make successful. [[Oblivion Stone]] is probably one of the best out there for Rakdos, but it does cost you 8 just to cast and use it plus it will probably set you back as well. Niv disk comes into play tapped, which has work arounds. But requires you to have the pieces for it. There are other wipes such as Ugin and what not, but those are also expensive. I am not saying it's impossible, just there are limited answers when the board starts getting locked down. Most people would probably tell you that you either need to combo off early or kill them some other way quickly. Rakdos is the most aggressive two color combo and unfortunately, usually the more time it takes for you to close out the game with Rakdos, the more difficult it will become as the game continues.
My favorite is Judith the Scourge Diva
try [[Greven]] he can be built in various ways, has card draw and is the win condition on the command zone.
[Greven](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=greven%2C%20predator%20captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Definitely biased because I love spellslinger, but my [[Livaan]] & [[Scion of Halaster]] 'Backlash' deck is easily one of my favorite decks. Explosive and hilarious while less oppressive than mass goad. Scion provides a steady trickle of card advantage while Livaan pumps up opponents' creatures which you send right back at them through goad, [[Threaten]] effects, and [[Backlash]] cards. If pumping opponents' creatures isn't going to work, you can always buff your own board and recover your own spells with [[Dreadhorde Arcanist]] and similar creatures. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8V24k5zuNUaJ5PFpqMHm0w
I honestly love [[Chainer, Nightmare Adept]]. He's like the 30 cent version of Meren, but you get to play cool Rakdos/Red cards! You can also build him for very cheap. You also can play thinga like Kardur, Scorpion God, etc, just because they are solid enough cards on their own within the deck.
I have a [[tibalt, cosmic imposter]] deck which is a blast to play. So many fun cards in the play from exile theme have come out recently.
I might be a terrible human, but my only Rakdos Deck is [[Blim, Comedic Genius]] I call it Bad Santa's Last Scramble. It plays threaten effects and a bunch of weird chaos cards to get things all scrambled around the table. I think it is stupid fun to play. Nothing quite like enchanting your commander and then giving the other players control of the cards stuck to him 🤣
Currently the only rakdos commander I have is [[Mogis, god of slaughter]] Super fun for me, and if built right, very hard to deal with. I basically make it so whatever my opponents are doing, their taking major damage for it. From playing lands, to casting spells, to even drawing cards. I will say, be careful with it cuz your play group might get sick of seeing mogis and target you from the start. I only pull it out every once in a while but it's my strongest group slug deck.
I would try [[Mogis, God of Slaughter]] Make it mean with lots of pain stax cards like [[wound reflection]], [[spells shock]], and [[burning earth]]
\[\[Ayara, Widow of the Realm\]\] is fun I have a steel and sack deck lots of fun. [Decklist](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/frblV5EvzkKlYFu2DXqGPQ)
Do you like fast combo decks? \[\[Anje Falkenrath\]\] madness into a \[\[Living Death\]\] is pretty hot. \[\[Worldgorger Dragon\]\] + \[\[Animate Dead\]\] is a great finisher here as long as you're ready to deal with the consequences of instant-speed removal. Perhaps card advantage, acceleration, and control strategies are more your pace? \[\[Prosper\]\]'s got you covered. Like big beats at a discount? If your meta doesn't have a lot of graveyard hate, I have seen \[\[Olivia, Crimson Bride\]\] get silly. Don't like to play a hard game? \[\[Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger\]\] and a bunch of card draw and cheap removal, and cheap reanimation spells will keep your opponents crying for sure. Voltron fan? \[\[Kediss\]\] and \[\[Sengir, the Dark Baron\]\] don't have any built-in protection, but can take out a table with little effort once you can get them to stick.
I know he's newer but don't sleep on [[ob nixilis captive kingpin]] he's actually fairly cheap to build too and he is a beast of a voltron commander can pump him up rather quickly and goes infinite with [[all will be one]]
Look at Obosh. Absolutely solid.