Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
Flying Ward—Pay 2 life. Whenever an opponent loses life for the first time during each of their turns, put a +1/+1 counter on Valgavoth and draw a card.
How Valgavoth decks play in EDH
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls is a Rakdos commander in black and red costing 2BR, and its legendary creature - elder demon line shapes the whole deck around it. It cares about +1/+1 counters, so counter-doubling effects and creatures that grow on their own carry the deck. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $56.08Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (2)
Removal (2)
Creatures (10)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls deck?
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls has a Rakdos colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black and red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls?
The cards played most often in Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls decks include Gideon the Oathless, Turbulent Crater, Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $56.08 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.