Rakdos, the Showstopper
Ravnica Allegiance Promos 199s • mythic
- Set
- Ravnica Allegiance Promos
- Collector number
- 199s
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Viktor Titov
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying, trample
When Rakdos enters, flip a coin for each creature that isn't a Demon, Devil, or Imp. Destroy each creature whose coin comes up tails.
"Entertain me."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rakdos, the Showstopper was released as part of the Ravnica Allegiance expansion for Magic: The Gathering in early 2019. As the titular leader of the Cult of Rakdos, this card depicts the demon lord in his element, presiding over the chaotic, macabre performances that define his guild within the cityscape of Ravnica. The card was designed to embody the guild's signature blend of high-risk spectacle and explosive, lethal volatility.
The illustrative work for this specific promo version utilizes the set's distinct visual language, emphasizing the character's terrifying, carnival-inspired aesthetic. Art directors aimed for an image that balanced the grotesque nature of the demon with the flamboyant, theatrical flair of his followers. Upon release, the card was widely received by players as a centerpiece for Commander formats, praised for its thematic cohesion and the chaotic nature of its coin-flipping ability.
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