Quick Answer

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is a mythic Legendary Creature — Demon from CMR (CMR) costing {B}{B}{R}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rakdos, Lord of Riots MTG card

Rakdos, Lord of Riots

Legendary Creature — Demon

Card Text

You can't cast Rakdos unless an opponent lost life this turn. Flying, trample Creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each 1 life your opponents have lost this turn.

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 4.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Yigit Koroglu
Flying Trample

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rakdos, Lord of Riots? Basics

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is a Legendary Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You can't cast Rakdos unless an opponent lost life this turn. Flying, trample Creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each 1 life your opponents have lost this turn."

How much mana does Rakdos, Lord of Riots cost to cast? Basics

Rakdos, Lord of Riots has a mana cost of {B}{B}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Rakdos, Lord of Riots's mana cost of {B}{B}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Rakdos, Lord of Riots has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Rakdos, Lord of Riots's current oracle text is: "You can't cast Rakdos unless an opponent lost life this turn. Flying, trample Creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each 1 life your opponents have lost this turn."

What is the current price of Rakdos, Lord of Riots? Pricing

Price data for Rakdos, Lord of Riots is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Rakdos, Lord of Riots? Pricing

You can purchase Rakdos, Lord of Riots from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Rakdos, Lord of Riots legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rakdos, Lord of Riots in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Rakdos, Lord of Riots legal in Modern? Legality

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Rakdos, Lord of Riots legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Rakdos, Lord of Riots legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Rakdos, Lord of Riots legal in Legacy? Legality

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Rakdos, Lord of Riots legal in Vintage? Legality

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Rakdos, Lord of Riots legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rakdos, Lord of Riots in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Rakdos, Lord of Riots from? Details

This printing of Rakdos, Lord of Riots is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 532.

Rakdos, Lord of Riots may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rakdos, Lord of Riots's rarity? Details

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is a mythic card in CMR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Rakdos, Lord of Riots? Details

Rakdos, Lord of Riots was illustrated by Yigit Koroglu.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Rakdos, Lord of Riots's power and toughness? Details

Rakdos, Lord of Riots is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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