Rakdos, the Muscle
Rakdos, the Muscle Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Rakdos, the Muscle is $1.43 (OTJ #226), and the most expensive is $8.09 (OTJ #297, Showcase, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.43, down 4.7% over 7 days, up 23.3% over 30 days, up 47.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.12 (2024).
Rakdos, the Muscle Printings & Prices
Rakdos, the Muscle has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Rakdos, the Muscle: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.50 cash for OTJ #297 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #297 | Foil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #297 | Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | POTJ #226s | Foil | $3.25 | $6.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | POTJ #226p | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $4.49 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | POTJ #226p | Foil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #297 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #297 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #226 | Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #226 | Foil | $0.75 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #226 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
Rakdos, the Muscle Rules Text & Legality
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.
Rakdos, the Muscle is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Rakdos, the Muscle Rulings
- Apr 12, 2024 If the sacrificed creature had {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.
- Apr 12, 2024 Use the mana value of the sacrificed creature as it last existed on the battlefield to determine how many cards to exile.
- Apr 12, 2024 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Rakdos, the Muscle has been reprinted 7 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction reprint cut the price 58% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTJ #297 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Showcase | $8.93 | $4.50 | $4.26 | $2.47 |
| POTJ #226p | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | $19.99 | $19.99 | $12.50 |
| POTJ #226s | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Prerelease | $11.65 | $11.21 | $10.60 | $9.12 |
| OTJ #226 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Standard | $4.96 | $3.37 | $2.63 | $1.77 |
| OTJ #226 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Standard | $6.98 | $3.79 | $4.94 | $2.33 |
| POTJ #226p | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | $5.00 | $4.42 | $3.33 |
| OTJ #297 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Showcase | $21.26 | $12.14 | $8.99 | $5.44 |
OTJ #297 
POTJ #226p Rakdos, the Muscle in Commander
Rakdos, the Muscle is the #4,830 most-played card on EDHREC, down 70 places over the last 30 days.
Rakdos, the Muscle FAQ
How much is Rakdos, the Muscle worth?
Rakdos, the Muscle is worth about $1.43 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.43 to $8.09 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Rakdos, the Muscle legal in Commander?
Yes — Rakdos, the Muscle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Rakdos, the Muscle been reprinted?
Yes — Rakdos, the Muscle has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rakdos, the Muscle cheap?
Rakdos, the Muscle trades at about $1.43 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.