Rakdos, the Muscle — Brutal Bargain Boss
Rakdos, the Muscle is a heavy hitter that rewards a grindy sacrifice plan. As a 6 5 flyer with trample, it pressures opponents in the air and on the ground while enabling value each time you send creatures to the graveyard. The second ability lets you exile cards from the top of a library equal to the sacrificed creature's mana value and cast them until your next end step. Mana of any color can be used to cast those spells so long as you follow timing restrictions.
Its activated ability provides a safety valve for aggressive lines. Sacrificing a creature makes Rakdos indestructible until end of turn and taps it, usable once each turn. That interaction keeps your board presence intact when you push damage or need to protect the engine. Practical on both midrange and sacrifice builds, Rakdos meshes with utility creatures and graveyard synergies while fitting the outlaw tone of Outlaws of Thunder Junction.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost {2}{B}{B}{R}
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Card Type Legendary Creature
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Subtypes Demon Mercenary
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Flying, trample
Whenever you sacrifice another creature, exile cards equal to its mana value from the top of target player's library. Until your next end step, you may play those cards, and mana of any type can be spent to cast those spells.
Sacrifice another creature: Rakdos, the Muscle gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it. Activate only once each turn. -
Power / Toughness 6/5
