Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Commander Matters

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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
Bot Bashing Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jennika's Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Manhole Missile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tectonic Hazard
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
87%synergy
End the Festivities
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Blazing Volley
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Electrickery
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Guttersnipe
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Smash to Dust
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Village Rites
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Young Pyromancer
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Fiery Confluence
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Cast into the Fire
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Sign in Blood
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Firebrand Archer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Field
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fang Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Darkstar Augur
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Punk
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Tonberry
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Feign Death
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Abrade
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Undying Malice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Not Dead After All
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Fire Covenant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wail of the Nim
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flick a Coin
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Fire Magic
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Fanatical Offering
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Armor of Shadows
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shock
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dual Shot
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Nasty End
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Altar's Reap
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Costly Plunder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Gut Shot
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Smite the Deathless
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Tweeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Starstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Undying Evil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Seismic Wave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Skullcrack
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scouring Sands
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Chain Reaction
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Seize the Spoils
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Boiling Earth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Suplex
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Eaten Alive
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Agate Assault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Star of Extinction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Overmaster
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Hazardous Blast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Grab the Prize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Boulder Dash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Flame Rift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Diresight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Megaton's Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Burn Down the House
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Theater of Horrors
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Return the Past
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Greed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vapors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Repercussion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Restless Vents
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Kher Keep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Séance Board
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Peak
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Maestros Theater
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mount Doom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Tramway Station
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy