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Rakdos, the Muscle
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Rakdos, the Muscle

{2}{B}{B}{R}

Legendary Creature — Demon Mercenary

Flying, trample

Whenever you sacrifice another creature, exile cards equal to its mana value from the top of target player's library. Until your next end step, you may play those cards, and mana of any type can be spent to cast those spells.

Sacrifice another creature: Rakdos gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it. Activate only once each turn.

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FlyingTrample
Set
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Promos (POTJ #226s)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
5
Released
2024-04-19
Artist
Victor Maury
EDHREC rank
#5,050
Colour identity
{B}{R}
Finishes
Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In a two-card combo

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.18
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 558

Rakdos, the Muscle+Forsaken Miner+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Cast any number of spells from opponents' librariesExile each opponent's libraryInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
2,809 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Golgari Thug+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1,529 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Doomsday Excruciator
{B}{R}
Each opponent loses the gameExile each opponent's library
1,036 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
62 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
53 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Reckless Barbarian
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
50 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Blood Pet
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
44 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Reckless Barbarian+Pitiless Plunderer+Haunted Crossroads
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite black manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Reckless Barbarian+Haunted Crossroads
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
18 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Greedy Freebooter+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Greedy Freebooter+Haunted Crossroads+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Viscera Seer
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Patron of the Arts+Haunted Crossroads+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Carrion Feeder+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Sifter of Skulls
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Haunted Crossroads+Ingot Chewer+Pitiless Plunderer+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Carrion Feeder+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Blood Pet+Haunted Crossroads+Sifter of Skulls
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Haunted Crossroads+Ingot Chewer+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Sifter of Skulls
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Pitiless Plunderer+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Jet Medallion
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Skittering Precursor
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Viscera Seer+Jet Medallion
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Umbral Collar Zealot+Thunderscape Familiar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Goblin Bombardment+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Carrion Feeder+Thunderscape Familiar
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Mortuary+Krark-Clan Ironworks
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turnInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Jet Medallion+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Shambling Ghast+Haunted Crossroads+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2024-04-12

    If the sacrificed creature had {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.

  • 2024-04-12

    Use the mana value of the sacrificed creature as it last existed on the battlefield to determine how many cards to exile.

  • 2024-04-12

    You pay all costs and follow all normal timing rules for cards played from exile with Rakdos's triggered ability. For example, if the exiled card is a land card, you may play it only during your main phase while the stack is empty.

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