Rakdos, Lord of Riots
RNA Guild Kit 52 • mythic
- Set
- RNA Guild Kit
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Yigit Koroglu
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
You can't cast Rakdos unless an opponent lost life this turn.
Flying, trample
Creature spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast for each 1 life your opponents have lost this turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rakdos, Lord of Riots was originally introduced in the 2012 Return to Ravnica set, representing the demonic leader of the Cult of Rakdos, a guild defined by hedonism and chaotic violence. This specific version, numbered 52, originates from the 2019 Ravnica Allegiance Guild Kit, a product designed to provide players with a curated, themed deck celebrating the aesthetic and mechanics of the guild. The reprint serves as a bridge for players to engage with the lore of the Plane of Ravnica, consolidating the guild's history into a playable format.
The character design was illustrated by Vincent Proce, who emphasized the terrifying, extravagant nature of the demon lord. Proce's interpretation captures the essence of the character's role as a performer and a bringer of carnage, using visceral color palettes and imposing geometry. The card has been well-received by the Commander format community, where its ability to reduce the casting cost of creature spells based on damage dealt allows for explosive, high-power gameplay that mirrors the character's thematic volatility.
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