Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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
End the Festivities
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Electrickery
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Fire Covenant
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Blazing Volley
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Dispute
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Smash to Dust
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Fire Magic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Price of Progress
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Gut Shot
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Wail of the Nim
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Not Dead After All
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Undying Malice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flick a Coin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Starstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Invoke Calamity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dual Shot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Fork
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Fiery Confluence
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Scouring Sands
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Star of Extinction
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Boiling Earth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Earthquake
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Anger of the Gods
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Into the Fire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mob Verdict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Ruby Medallion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Repercussion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Inscription
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Courage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Double Vision
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Return the Past
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Jaya Ballard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Luxury Suite
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-39%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy