Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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
Flashback
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
84%synergy
Electrickery
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
76%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Blazing Volley
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Smash to Dust
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Young Pyromancer
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Village Rites
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Electrostatic Field
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fang Dragon
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Barbed Servitor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Brash Taunter
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
The Lord of Pain
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Not Dead After All
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Wail of the Nim
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Fire Covenant
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Cast into the Fire
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Feign Death
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Return the Favor
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Fire Magic
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Altar's Reap
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-27%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Star of Extinction
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Chain Reaction
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Scouring Sands
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Boiling Earth
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Boltwave
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Light Up the Stage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Plunge
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Playful Shove
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Ominous Harvest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Burn Down the House
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Flame Rift
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
City on Fire
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Repercussion
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Past
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Séance Board
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy