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A Better Rograkh & Tevesh

Commander / EDH Ad Nauseam BR (Rakdos) Combo Competitive Goodstuff Mill Partner Sacrifice Storm

The99

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Land (28)

Sorcery (20)

Instant (27)

Enchantment (2)

Creature (1)

Commanders (2)

Commander: Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Commander: Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

Artifact (20)

Sideboard

Enchantment (1)

Instant (1)

Sorcery (1)

A filthy, degenerate deck. Enjoy.

- Patrick Marlett, The 99

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The99 says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #1

TheApostlePaul89

You can say coincidence, haha. I was working on Rog/Tevesh since Commander Legends released, but hadn't mentioned it to anyone... Mons and I talked on doing Tibalt, with him sharing thoughts on the list from inception to it's subsequent release (while planning for our Play Test). We never shared release dates for our content, so it was a pleasant surprise to see Rakdos get so much love in one week. I have not seen the final version of his list, but can tell you that there isn't a better deck for playing Peer into the Abyss or Ad Nauseam than what I've developed here. Again, that's not me just talking, that's because of the Legendaries I have at the helm. Nothing in Rakdos will: accelerate or draw as effectively then this pairing. There's a reason I put "better" in the title of my decks. This deck is aimed at the aforementioned goal, so any bonding of separate strategies - or inclusion of Burnout and Warping Wail before Ricochet Trap or Imp's Mischief (just looked at the deck) - will not serve to help this deck's aim. If you want a no bullshit, balls to the wall, ready to win now deck in Rakdos this is the one.

February 7, 2021 10:35 a.m.

MAESTROJRmtg says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #2

This deck is so nasty. And I mean that as a compliment.

February 10, 2021 8:20 p.m.

johoj3 says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #3

I usually play control, but wanted to try something new and then i stumbled upon this deck. I played it a few times last weekend and I absolutely loved the explosiveness nature of the deck. I plan on playing it in Tier1MTG webcam tournament next weekend.

I do however have a question. Im thinking about adding a Dockside Extortionist to my list. Im new to Underworld Breach plays, and i feel a bit "safer" if i can Divergent two thrulls to get BOTH Razaketh and Dockside. And use Dockside to get some extra mana, so i dont "fizzle". What do you think about adding dockside for the extra mana in the turn you combo off?

February 18, 2021 6:48 a.m.

The99 says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #4

johoj3

Glad you’re enjoying the list! However, I would suggest you do not deviate from what I’ve built. If safety is a concern, adding Dockside - a variable ramp piece - is a bad idea, particularly in a list oriented towards one creature. The combo line with Raza requires two creatures and one black minimum. I know with absolute certainty that I can generate 8 mana going into either PITA or Ad Naus, so if I wanted “safety” I’d play for Ad Naus (3 mana floating). Your opponents will have (or should have) fought the Divergent Transformations or Reality Scramble , so any measures beyond this(?) seem unlikely. On that note, if RS is what I have in hand and the combo’s available but I reveal into a Dockside, I’ve effectively done nothing. Dockside has become the crutch of many a player: 1. If there’s a Torpor Orb , Root Maze , Manglehorn , Null Rod ... It’s not providing acceleration when you need it or at all, 2. Often times it’s only best turn 4+, where this deck has the potential to DT (Divergent Transformation) or RS into a win prior, 3. The uncertain value of Dockside places it low on the totem pole, namely because 3.1 You will not have as much interaction in hand as it can potentially provide beyond what Burnt Offering provides into an Ad Naus and 3.2 Giving opponents the opportunity to copy, reanimate, steal ( Praetor's Grasp ), etc. your Dockside is a bum deal when you don’t need it, 4. When playing for a Reality Scramble build, you need to focus on a singular target to benefit the most from the build, so any additional creature is bad beyond the one. Dockside could be relevant, but this deck doesn’t need that crutch. Focus on a T1 Ad Naus or Tevesh, draw value, play to hard cast PITA/Ad Naus T2-4 or through the DT/RS line of play. I prefer certain things... When I go for Divergent, the worst threats are: Spellseeker , Drannith Magistrate , Collector Ouphe or Opposition Agent . If I know a list doesn’t have one of those, I hit their creature. I’ve yet to hit something “bad,” but I may at some point. That’s why you can always Divergent two thrull and sac Rograkh for Final Fortune .

February 18, 2021 9:29 a.m.

johoj3 says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #5

Ah that does make sense, thanks for clarifying. Dockside will stay in the binder then.

Im still new to this type of deck, so i’ll have to goldfish a bit to get comfortable with the way it plays.

When i played with my playgroup i got punished a lot by Archon of Emeria/rule of law. So i was thinking about adding another removal spell aswell. I know claim the firstborn and Wrangle theoretical are removal spells, but when we are behind its hard to make tevesh stick for a turn to eat the stolen creatures.

My friend suggested Dismember, but i dont know with the life loss. I was thinking about Fatal Push but it might be a little narrow

February 18, 2021 11:04 a.m.

Toothless1999 says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #6

My only question is are there any budget options for certain cards you play?.. for example LED and Imp Seal are very expensive

March 31, 2021 12:17 a.m.

Hydrandessam says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #7

i need some more-budget swaps for mox diamond wheel of fortune imp seal and grim monolith

August 29, 2021 6:43 p.m.

EVEN-ELITE says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #8

Turn 1 win hand (probably): Badlands, Lotus Petal, Culling the Weak, Rite of Flame, Pyretic Ritual, Peer into the Abyss, and something else.

October 2, 2021 1:39 p.m.

TaylorCook says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #9

Not sure if you're still checking this but why was Yawgmoth's Will removed and what was it replaced with?

April 21, 2022 9:05 a.m.

flailingwalrus says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #10

Is there a reason Transmogrify isn't on this list?

August 29, 2024 5:28 p.m.

TheApostlePaul89 says... Edit Remove Edit Delete #11

I am very curious for the answer to this question... Your peer from "CEDHTV" Youtube Channel recently put out a video primer and Turbo Rakdos decklist as well as your video & list just days later. Is this just coincidence that the two of you released Rakdos list's within days of eachother? Lists that both do a lot of the same things, yet very different at the same time. Have you seen his list? And HONESTLY, which do you think is a better overall deck? Not trying to pit the two of you against eachother. No sir. Nothing like that. You two are two of my favorite CEDH content creators. Legitimately, just list vs. list which is a more consistent deck at the CEDH table? Lastly, these are both obviously VERY GOOD Rakdos list's, but do you think there is a way to combine the two decks to make THE ULTIMATE RAKDOS CEDH DECKLIST!!?

(if you haven'e yet seen it here is the link to the list created by "CEDHTV"). https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Kc6LGUfQSUWA9-44biSYSw

February 7, 2021 6:58 a.m.

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