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    Rakdos, the Muscle

    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, the Muscle gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it. Activate only once each turn.

Main Deck cards Rakdos, the Muscle

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Dualcaster Mage
Molten Duplication

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Strategy

"Rakdos, the Muscle" is a powerful Commander deck that focuses on a mix of aggression and sacrifice to overwhelm opponents. The deck aims to ramp up quickly using cards like Sol Ring, Talisman of Dominance, and Fellwar Stone to cast Rakdos, the Muscle early. The strategy revolves around using sacrifice outlets like Ashnod's Altar and Goblin Bombardment to generate value from sacrificing creatures like Poxwalkers and Offalsnout. One of the strengths of this deck is its ability to quickly build a threatening board presence through sacrifice and reanimation effects such as Animate Dead and Greater Gargadon. The deck can also generate a lot of mana using cards like Culling the Weak and rituals like Dark Ritual and Burnt Offering, allowing for explosive plays. However, one of the drawbacks of the deck is its reliance on its Commander, Rakdos, the Muscle, to be in play to effectively utilize its abilities. Without Rakdos on the battlefield, the deck may struggle to maintain its momentum and close out games. Additionally, the deck is vulnerable to graveyard hate and disruption that can disrupt its game plan. Overall, "Rakdos, the Muscle" is a high-risk, high-reward Commander deck that can lead to explosive turns and overwhelming board states. It requires careful resource management and a keen understanding of when to push for aggression and when to hold back to maximize its potential.

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