Demon King
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on July 3, 2022, 1:59 p.m. by ThePromisedNightmare
I'd like to build a Rakdos demon deck.
On EDHREC they listed Rakdos, the Showstopper and Rakdos, Lord of Riots as the 2 most played general for this tribe. The showstopper however is listed as the most played right now and I don't get why.
Other than being a MAYBE one sided wrath it doesn't do anything after unless I blink him while the lord of riots will always lower the cost of my demons if I can deal any damage.
Which one would be a better fit at the helm of the deck ?
I would say Lord of Riots is more aggro and Showstopper is more control. Would you prefer to dump demons out quickly or kill off everything else and play the long game?
July 3, 2022 3:56 p.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #5
I'd imagine Lord of Riots to be better as an eldazi commander. Being able to cast Ulamog's Crusher and friends for free seems impactful.
Showstopper actually mentions demons in its text, which usually leads to people playing a deck.
What griffstick said seems reasonable, btw.
July 4, 2022 12:26 a.m.
Showsttoper is easier to cast. If you eat a board wipe and have no creatures in your hand your in a bad spot with lord of riots
July 4, 2022 11:35 a.m.
FormOverFunction says... #7
shadow63 that’s why Rakdos never leaves home without his Thumbscrews! And neither should any of you. <3
FormOverFunction says... #2
My Rakdos watermark deck has lord of riots, both because I made the deck before the other Rakdos arrived and because I’m thinking along the same lines as you seem to be. If death triggers are what you’re looking for then maybe the other guy is worthwhile. I guess.
July 3, 2022 2:40 p.m.