Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive 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).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
83%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
81%synergy
Electrickery
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
72%synergy
Blazing Volley
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
72%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
65%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Smash to Dust
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Fire Covenant
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Village Rites
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Young Pyromancer
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion66 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fang Dragon
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Not Dead After All
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Ritual
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Undying Malice
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Imp's Mischief
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Feign Death
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Cast into the Fire
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Wail of the Nim
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-19%synergy
Gut Shot
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Fanatical Offering
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Fire Magic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Transpose
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Costly Plunder
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Armor of Shadows
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-26%synergy
Saw in Half
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Stinging Study
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Star of Extinction
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Plunge
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Scouring Sands
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Confluence
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Boiling Earth
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Earthquake
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Into the Fire
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowspear
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Return the Past
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Séance Board
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion75 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Badlands
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
71%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Mount Doom
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Peak
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-29%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy