Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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).
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
End the Festivities
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Electrickery
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Not Dead After All
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Dispute
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Night's Whisper
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Village Rites
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Urabrask
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Mayhem Devil
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Ophiomancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Galvanoth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Woe Strider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Withering Torment
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Undying Malice
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Wail of the Nim
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Feign Death
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Price of Progress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fire Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Transpose
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Truths
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gut Shot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Smash to Dust
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Chain Reaction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Plunge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Volley
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Grab the Prize
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Light Up the Stage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Star of Extinction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sickening Dreams
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Relay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
City on Fire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Artist's Talent
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Courage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Tooth and Claw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Widespread Panic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Theater of Horrors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Return the Past
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Into the Pit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Feud
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Molten Slagheap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Haunted Ridge
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Raucous Theater
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy