Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
End the Festivities
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Electrickery
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Blazing Volley
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Smash to Dust
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Dispute
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Village Rites
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Firebrand Archer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Field
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mayhem Devil
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Stuffy Doll
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Barbed Servitor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Lord of Pain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fang Dragon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Not Dead After All
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Wail of the Nim
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Feign Death
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Fire Covenant
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Costly Plunder
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Armor of Shadows
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Cast into the Fire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Flick a Coin
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Transpose
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Undying Evil
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dual Shot
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Might of the Meek
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Expedite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Smite the Deathless
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-34%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Scouring Sands
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Star of Extinction
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Boltwave
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Boiling Earth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Overmaster
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Hazardous Blast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Playful Shove
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Flame Rift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Craving
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Snort
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Burn Down the House
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Anger of the Gods
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Banefire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Burn from Within
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bone Splinters
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Theater of Horrors
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Market
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Locket
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Séance Board
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cliffgate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy