Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Budget 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).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dragon's Approach
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
100%synergy
Thrumming Stone
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
77%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
59%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
50%synergy
End the Festivities
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Electrickery
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Blazing Volley
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Harness the Storm
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-19%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Skyline Despot
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Dragon Mage
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Furyborn Hellkite
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Fang Dragon
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Charger
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Person of Interest
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Scapegoat
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Vein Ripper
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Akoum Hellhound
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Young Red Dragon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rorix Bladewing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Malfegor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dross Harvester
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Moonveil Regent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Tyrant's Familiar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Girl
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Demand Answers
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-37%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-28%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-24%synergy
Wail of the Nim
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Chase Is On
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Staggershock
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Undying Evil
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Psychotic Haze
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-36%synergy
Seething Song
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Draugr
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Flick a Coin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Shriveling Rot
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Long Goodbye
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Cast into the Fire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Smash to Dust
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Seize the Spoils
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Grab the Prize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Star of Extinction
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-26%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Suspicious Detonation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Reprocess
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-25%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Persist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Furious Reprisal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rise from the Grave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Banefire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Burn from Within
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Doublecast
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Extract a Confession
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Final Parting
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Semblance Anvil
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Ruby Medallion
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Pain Magnification
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hot Pursuit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Crimson Pulse
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Fire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
The Elder Dragon War
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Kardur's Vicious Return
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Heart of Fire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Restless Vents
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Satchel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Locket
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-19%synergy
Geothermal Bog
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Urborg Volcano
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Cliffgate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Tresserhorn Sinks
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Tramway Station
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Barrens
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Jund Panorama
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy