Chaos Incarnate
Rakdos, Lord of Riots is a toolbox for aggressive decks that want to punish life swings and close the game fast. This Retro Frame near mint foil captures the demon's presence and prints the familiar restriction you plan around: you cannot cast him unless an opponent lost life this turn. Once he lands he rewards that risk with flying and trample and with a casting-cost reduction that scales directly with damage your opponents suffer.
Use Rakdos, Lord of Riots as a finisher in a burn or sacrifice shell or as a tempo play after a surprise life loss triggers. The card reads well in Commander and in multiplayer pods where multiple opponents bleeding life compounds the discount. This copy from Ravnica Remastered preserves the printed wording and the classic 6 slash 6 punch that makes the card a consistent threat on the board.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B}{B}{R}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Demon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – You can’t cast this spell 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.
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Power / Toughness – 6/6