Rakdos, the Showstopper is a volatile finishing piece that rewrites the board state as soon as it lands. A six mana mythic with flying and trample, it forces a flip for every non Demon, non Devil, and non Imp creature when it enters the battlefield, destroying those that come up tails. Play it into a crowded table to reset threats and create late game pressure with a 6 6 body that can push through life totals while leaving opponents to rebuild under uncertainty.
Built for decks that embrace chaos, this card thrives in lists that either populate the battlefield with expendable tokens or strip opponents of answers before it resolves. It pairs well with sacrifice outlets and effects that capitalize on creatures dying. The art and flavor lean into Rakdos theater where spectacle and ruin coalesce, a practical reminder that performance here can be lethal and that the city answers with applause and ashes.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{B}{B}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Demon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, trample
When Rakdos, the Showstopper enters the battlefield, flip a coin for each creature that isn’t a Demon, Devil, or Imp. Destroy each creature whose coin comes up tails. -
Power / Toughness – 6/6
