Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Dragon's Approach

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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
Dragon's Approach
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
100%synergy
Thrumming Stone
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
67%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
65%synergy
End the Festivities
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Electrickery
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Blazing Volley
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Ruby Medallion
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Dragon Mage
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Balefire Dragon
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Skyline Despot
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Fang Dragon
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Fire Servant
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
The Lord of Pain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Transpose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Awakening
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-28%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-23%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Wail of the Nim
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-34%synergy
Saw in Half
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-23%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Smash to Dust
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-15%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Star of Extinction
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Scouring Sands
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Secret Salvage
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Boiling Earth
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Semblance Anvil
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Harness the Storm
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Pain Magnification
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Courage
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya Ballard
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
10%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion79 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mount Doom
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy