Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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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
Iroh's Demonstration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Sentinels
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Smash to Dust
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Electrickery
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Guttersnipe
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Blazing Volley
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Young Pyromancer
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Dispute
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Village Rites
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Night's Whisper
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Not Dead After All
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Urabrask
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Coruscation Mage
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fang Dragon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Galvanoth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Demand Answers
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Wail of the Nim
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Fire Covenant
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Undying Malice
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Big Score
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Feign Death
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Price of Progress
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Costly Plunder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Transpose
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Flick a Coin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-31%synergy
Breath of Malfegor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Darkness
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Scouring Sands
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Plunge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Grab the Prize
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Boiling Earth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Hazardous Blast
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Flame Rift
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Star of Extinction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Playful Shove
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Blightning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Ruby Medallion
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Expedition Map
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
City on Fire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Past
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Restless Vents
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Raucous Theater
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Peak
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy