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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Goliath Daydreamer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
84%synergy
Electrickery
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Blazing Volley
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Smash to Dust
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Young Pyromancer
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Guttersnipe
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Village Rites
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Night's Whisper
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Sign in Blood
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Coruscation Mage
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Urabrask
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ophiomancer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fang Dragon
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Barbed Servitor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Stuffy Doll
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Not Dead After All
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Wail of the Nim
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Fire Covenant
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Seething Song
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Cast into the Fire
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Undying Malice
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Return the Favor
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Price of Progress
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Altar's Reap
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Flick a Coin
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fire Magic
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Starstorm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Star of Extinction
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Chain Reaction
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Scouring Sands
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Read the Bones
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Boiling Earth
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Confluence
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Light Up the Stage
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Grab the Prize
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Plunge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Playful Shove
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Circle of Power
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Burn Down the House
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dark Petition
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Inscription
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
City on Fire
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Repercussion
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Return the Past
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Séance Board
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Akoum Refuge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy