
Rakdos, the Muscle
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +2.3%
- EDHREC rank
- #5,096 Down 75 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy OTJ #226 nonfoil
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Rakdos, the Muscle Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.27, up 14.7% over 7 days, up 2.3% over 30 days, up 61.0% over 90 days.
Rakdos, the Muscle Price History
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Reprints in this period
Rakdos, the Muscle price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.27.
Where to Buy and Sell Rakdos, the Muscle
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Rakdos, the Muscle in Sealed Products
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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
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #297 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | POTJ #226p | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | POTJ #226s | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #297 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #297 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | POTJ #226p | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #297 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #226 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | OTJ #226 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #226 | Nonfoil |
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.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- Future StandardLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- StandardLegal
- Standard BrawlLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
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.
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction · Showcase, foilOTJ #297
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction Promos · Promo PackPOTJ #226p
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction · foilOTJ #226
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder JunctionOTJ #226
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction Promos · Prerelease, foilPOTJ #226s
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction Promos · Promo Pack, foilPOTJ #226p
- Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction · ShowcaseOTJ #297
Rakdos, the Muscle in Commander
Rakdos, the Muscle is the #5,096 most-played card on EDHREC, down 75 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 75 in 30 days
Rakdos, the Muscle FAQ
How much is Rakdos, the Muscle worth?
Rakdos, the Muscle is worth about $2.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
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 $2.27; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,096 on EDHREC).