Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Optimized 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).
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Smash to Dust
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Electrickery
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Blazing Volley
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Dispute
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Fire Covenant
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Village Rites
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Firebrand Archer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Vincent Valentine
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Myr Convert
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fang Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Master of Cruelties
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Punk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Wail of the Nim
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Demand Answers
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Undying Malice
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Feign Death
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reverberate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Costly Plunder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Magic
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Starstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Undying Evil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Twinferno
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mages' Contest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Chain Reaction
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Confluence
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Star of Extinction
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Scouring Sands
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Boiling Earth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Plunge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Acidic Soil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Eaten Alive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Into the Fire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hazardous Blast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Worthy Cost
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Flame Rift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Primal Amulet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Repercussion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Theater of Horrors
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Return the Past
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Molten Slagheap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Peak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Mount Doom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy