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Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is a mythic Legendary Creature — Demon from MKM (MKM) costing {4}{B}{R}. Current price: $3.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos MTG card

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos

Legendary Creature — Demon

Card Text

Flying, trample At the beginning of your end step, target opponent may sacrifice two nonland, nontoken permanents of their choice. If they don't, you draw two cards.

"Finally, a performance worthy of my applause!"

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 6.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Joshua Raphael
Flying Trample

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$3.18
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$4.05
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$6.49
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$8.99
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€4.32
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€4.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rakdos, Patron of Chaos? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying, trample At the beginning of your end step, target opponent may sacrifice two nonland, nontoken permanents of their choice. If they don't, you draw two cards."

How much mana does Rakdos, Patron of Chaos cost to cast? Basics

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos has a mana cost of {4}{B}{R}, which equals 6.0 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, Patron of Chaos's mana cost of {4}{B}{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, Patron of Chaos has a mana value of 6.0. 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, Patron of Chaos's current oracle text is: "Flying, trample At the beginning of your end step, target opponent may sacrifice two nonland, nontoken permanents of their choice. If they don't, you draw two cards."

What is the current price of Rakdos, Patron of Chaos? Pricing

The current market price for Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is approximately $3.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Rakdos, Patron of Chaos? Pricing

You can purchase Rakdos, Patron of Chaos 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.

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos normal: $3.18 | foil: $4.05

Is Rakdos, Patron of Chaos legal in Standard? Legality

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Rakdos, Patron of Chaos legal in Modern? Legality

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rakdos, Patron of Chaos legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos 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, Patron of Chaos legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rakdos, Patron of Chaos legal in Legacy? Legality

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rakdos, Patron of Chaos legal in Vintage? Legality

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos 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, Patron of Chaos legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rakdos, Patron of Chaos 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, Patron of Chaos from? Details

This printing of Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 224.

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

What is Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's rarity? Details

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos is a mythic card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Rakdos, Patron of Chaos? Details

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos was illustrated by Joshua Raphael.

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, Patron of Chaos's power and toughness? Details

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos 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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