Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
Arnaud continues his Branching Out series by looking at some off-kilter ideas for brewing fun decks in Rakdos (black and red).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blazing Volley
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
71%synergy
End the Festivities
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
68%synergy
Electrickery
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Smash to Dust
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Fiery Inscription
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Young Pyromancer
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Village Rites
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Urabrask
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Firebending Student
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Fang Dragon
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mysidian Elder
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Brash Taunter
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Fire Covenant
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Wail of the Nim
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Not Dead After All
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Malice
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Cast into the Fire
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Armor of Shadows
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Feign Death
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Fire Magic
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Starstorm
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Gut Shot
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Nasty End
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Altar's Reap
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Professor's Warning
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Transpose
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Smite the Deathless
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Unlikely Aid
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Dual Shot
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Scouring Sands
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Chain Reaction
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Star of Extinction
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Boiling Earth
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Hazardous Blast
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Worthy Cost
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Plunge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Flame Rift
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Anger of the Gods
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Insult // Injury
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Fireball
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Ruby Medallion
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Magebane Armor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Repercussion
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Return the Past
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Festival of Embers
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lich's Mastery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorpool
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Locket
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Canyon Slough
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Pelakka Predation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Tramway Station
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy