Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Optimized 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).
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
86%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Electrickery
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Smash to Dust
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Blazing Volley
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Village Rites
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Dispute
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Night's Whisper
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Sign in Blood
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Tor Wauki the Younger
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Urabrask
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Fang Dragon
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Vincent Valentine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Galvanoth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Not Dead After All
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Fire Covenant
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Big Score
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Demand Answers
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Wail of the Nim
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Culling the Weak
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Undying Malice
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Feign Death
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Cast into the Fire
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Flick a Coin
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Undying Evil
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-32%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Chain Reaction
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Plunge
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Scouring Sands
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Grab the Prize
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Boiling Earth
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Star of Extinction
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Hazardous Blast
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Into the Fire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Playful Shove
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Flame Rift
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
28%synergy
City on Fire
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Return the Past
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Courage
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Theater of Horrors
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Repercussion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Restless Vents
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Séance Board
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Peak
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy