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Rakdos, the Muscle Outlaws of Thunder Junction MTG card
OTJ #226 · Art by Victor Maury
OTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws of Thunder Junction#226Mythic

Rakdos, the Muscle

Legendary Creature · Demon MercenaryFlying, Trample
TCGplayer market · OTJ #226 nonfoil
$2.27 +14.7% +$0.29, 7 days
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30 days
+2.3%
EDHREC rank
#5,096 Down 75 in 30 days
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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.

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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.

OTJ set symbol, MythicOTJ #226
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Rakdos, the Muscle Rules Text & Legality

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 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.

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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, 2024OTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws of Thunder Junction · Showcase, foilOTJ #297
  • Apr 19, 2024POTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws of Thunder Junction Promos · Promo PackPOTJ #226p
  • Apr 19, 2024OTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws of Thunder Junction · foilOTJ #226
  • Apr 19, 2024OTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws of Thunder JunctionOTJ #226
  • Apr 19, 2024POTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws of Thunder Junction Promos · Prerelease, foilPOTJ #226s
  • Apr 19, 2024POTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws of Thunder Junction Promos · Promo Pack, foilPOTJ #226p
  • Apr 19, 2024OTJ set symbol, MythicOutlaws 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.

#5,096 EDHREC rank
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).