Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Improvisation Capstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
83%synergy
Electrickery
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
80%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Blazing Volley
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Smash to Dust
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Young Pyromancer
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Village Rites
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Not Dead After All
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Coruscation Mage
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Fang Dragon
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Barbed Servitor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Punk
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Fire Covenant
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Wail of the Nim
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Cast into the Fire
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Undying Malice
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Feign Death
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Altar's Reap
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-26%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Gut Shot
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Costly Plunder
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Smite the Deathless
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Undying Evil
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Star of Extinction
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Read the Bones
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Scouring Sands
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Boiling Earth
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Grab the Prize
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Plunge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Acidic Soil
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Circle of Power
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Burn Down the House
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Playful Shove
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Banefire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Ruby Medallion
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Inscription
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
City on Fire
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Repercussion
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Courage
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Past
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
High Market
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Peak
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Akoum Refuge
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Jagged Barrens
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy