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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
End the Festivities
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Fire Covenant
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Electrickery
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Blazing Volley
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Village Rites
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Dispute
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Roaming Throne
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ophiomancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Sentinels
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sangromancer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Specialist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fang Dragon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Not Dead After All
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wail of the Nim
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Feign Death
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Cast into the Fire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Price of Progress
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fire Magic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Gut Shot
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Starstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Fork
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Calamity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Smash to Dust
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Chain Reaction
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Star of Extinction
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Scouring Sands
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Into the Fire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Boiling Earth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Plunge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
City on Fire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Powerbalance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Greed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Restless Vents
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Séance Board
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Haunted Ridge
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Raucous Theater
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Blazemire Verge
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Graven Cairns
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Malice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-26%synergy