Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tectonic Hazard
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
84%synergy
End the Festivities
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
84%synergy
Blazing Volley
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
76%synergy
Electrickery
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
75%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
65%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
63%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
61%synergy
Smash to Dust
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
58%synergy
Guttersnipe
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Village Rites
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Deadly Dispute
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Young Pyromancer
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Fire Covenant
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Firebrand Archer
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Barbed Servitor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Fang Dragon
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Not Dead After All
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Undying Malice
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Culling the Weak
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Feign Death
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Withering Torment
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Cast into the Fire
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Wail of the Nim
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-24%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Gut Shot
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Transpose
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fire Magic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Price of Progress
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Armor of Shadows
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-26%synergy
Shock
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Scouring Sands
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Star of Extinction
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Plunge
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Boiling Earth
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Into the Fire
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowspear
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Return the Past
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vents
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
High Market
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion73 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion72 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
66%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Raucous Theater
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Mount Doom
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy