Rakdos, the Muscle
Outlaws of Thunder Junction 226 • mythic
- Set
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction
- Collector number
- 226
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Victor Maury
- Market price
- $1.38
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rakdos, the Muscle was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Outlaws of Thunder Junction. The set reimagined iconic characters from the game’s multiversal history within the context of a western-themed plane, repositioning Rakdos, the demon lord of the Cult of Rakdos, as a chaotic outlaw figure suited for the set's high-octane, crime-inspired aesthetic.
The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who sought to capture the character's signature blend of brutal strength and theatrical violence. By leaning into the character's traditional red-and-black color identity and adding western-inspired flair, the design aims to evoke the feeling of a legendary brawler. Upon release, the card was received as a mechanically impactful addition to the game, particularly within the Commander format, due to its synergy with sacrifice-themed strategies.
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