Rakdos’s Return (RTR #188)
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Rakdos's Return is a mythic printing from Return to Ravnica (RTR #188), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Daarken.
Card text
Rakdos's Return deals X damage to target opponent or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards X cards.
When Lord Rakdos stirred from his slumber, everyone else's nightmare began.
Details
| Mana cost | {X}{B}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Set | Return to Ravnica (RTR) |
| Collector number | 188 |
| Artist | Daarken |
| Released | 2012-10-05 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.59, foil $3.67 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 1, 2012 — The target opponent will discard X cards even if some or all of the damage dealt by Rakdos’s Return is prevented or redirected.
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