Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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
Improvisation Capstone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Flashback
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Fire Covenant
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Electrickery
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Blazing Volley
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Spider-Punk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Combustion Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Sentinels
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Common Crook
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fire Magic
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Wail of the Nim
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Feign Death
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Price of Progress
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cast into the Fire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Starstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Fork
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Calamity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Smash to Dust
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Diabolic Intent
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Chain Reaction
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scouring Sands
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Star of Extinction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Into the Fire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Boiling Earth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Repercussion
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Powerbalance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Greed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Restless Vents
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Badlands
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Peak
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy