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%inclusion188 decks188 decks
100%synergy
Thrumming Stone
69%inclusion129 decks188 decks
68%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
63%inclusion118 decks188 decks
62%synergy
End the Festivities
63%inclusion119 decks188 decks
57%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Blazing Volley
51%inclusion96 decks188 decks
48%synergy
Electrickery
49%inclusion93 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion90 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Guttersnipe
47%inclusion88 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
90%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Dragon Mage
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Balefire Dragon
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Skyline Despot
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
The Lord of Pain
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Furyborn Hellkite
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Fire Servant
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Fang Dragon
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Transpose
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Village Rites
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Fire Covenant
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-30%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-23%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Wail of the Nim
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
90%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
90%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Grab the Prize
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Smash to Dust
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-16%synergy
Star of Extinction
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-30%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Scouring Sands
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Flame Rift
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Salvage
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Boiling Earth
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Semblance Anvil
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-18%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Harness the Storm
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Pain Magnification
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Theater of Horrors
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
90%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion172 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion139 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion179 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion173 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion145 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion123 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion117 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion105 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Peak
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy