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Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Creature — Klingon AdvisorB
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — HumanBUW
Merieke Ri Berit temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — Human KnightR
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — Human WarlockBRU
Edea, Possessed Sorceress temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — ZombieBR
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Planeswalker — BolasBRU
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — Human KnightBU
Garland, Royal Kidnapper temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Captivating Glance temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment Creature — PhoenixR
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- SorceryBR
The Nipton Lottery temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Drix WarlockB
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Enchantment — SagaR
The Wrath of Khan temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- 5B/GB/GLegendary Creature — AvatarBG
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Human Detective // Instant — AdventureBW
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Enchantment — Saga // Enchantment Creature — SpiritB
Tribute to Horobi temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Human WarriorB
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Creature — Human CitizenG
Both cards trigger when a permanent is sacrificed — they fire together.
- Creature — Zombie HorrorU
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Enchantment — SagaGU
Vault 87: Forced Evolution temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Human Knight // Sorcery — AdventureBG
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Human WizardBU
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- 3BBCreature — DemonB
The Wretched temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — HumanW
Both cards trigger when a permanent is sacrificed — they fire together.
- SorceryR
Claim the Firstborn temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Planeswalker — AngrathBR
Angrath, the Flame-Chained temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
MTG Arena only
Synergies with cards played only on MTG Arena (including Arena rebalances). They aren't available in paper Magic.
Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Legendary Creature — Insect AngelW
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Elemental InsectBR
Both cards trigger when a permanent is sacrificed — they fire together.
- 2BRCreature — Human WarriorBR
Both cards trigger when a permanent is sacrificed — they fire together.
- Creature — CrocodileBGR
Both cards trigger when a permanent is sacrificed — they fire together.
- SorceryR
Traumatic Prank temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Incessant Provocation temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Rakdos, the Muscle sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment Creature — Lizard GlimmerBR
Both cards trigger when a permanent is sacrificed — they fire together.
- SorceryW
Honor the Past puts Rakdos, the Muscle onto the battlefield from a graveyard without casting it, so its mana cost is never paid.
- 3RRCreature — DemonR
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Chaos Balor's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling High Marshal Arguel's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — DemonR
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Kardum, Patron of Flames's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Frog DruidBG
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Distracted Botanist's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human RogueG
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Antique Collector's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarlockB
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Cursebound Witch's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Goblin WarlockB
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Putrid Hexhag's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarriorB
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Runeblade Raiser's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — GoblinR
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Goblin Trapfinder's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Cat HorrorB
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Skyclave Shadowcat's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Artifact Creature — ConstructC
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Urza's Construction Drone's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human ClericW
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Faithful Disciple's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Artifact Creature — InsectG
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Haywire Mite's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Treefolk DruidG
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Wildgrove Summoner's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Otter WizardU
Rakdos, the Muscle lets you cast/play from exile, enabling Tempest Trapper's exile-recursion loop.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Rakdos, the Muscle is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Public Enemy's death or sacrifice trigger.
- SorceryU
Rakdos, the Muscle lets you cast/play from exile, enabling A-Mentor's Guidance's exile-recursion loop.
Beorn, Reluctant Host // Till and Tend4G1GLegendary Creature — Human Bear Shapeshifter // Sorcery — AdventureG
Havoc Jester4RCreature — DevilR
Ravenous Rotbelly4BCreature — Zombie HorrorB
Hulk, Bruce Banner3RRLegendary Creature — Gamma Berserker HeroR
Butcher of the Horde1RWBCreature — DemonBRW
Kels, Fight Fixer2BBLegendary Creature — Azra WarlockBU
Hippo-Cows4GCreature — Hippo OxG
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King2BRGLegendary Creature — Dragon NobleBGR
Cornered Crook4RCreature — Lizard WarriorR
Vulpine Goliath4GGCreature — FoxG
Stampeding Rhino4GCreature — RhinoG
Thor, Guardian of Midgard3RRLegendary Creature — God Warrior HeroR