Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Iroh's Demonstration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fire Nation Sentinels
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Electrickery
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Smash to Dust
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Guttersnipe
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Blazing Volley
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Young Pyromancer
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Dispute
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Village Rites
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Night's Whisper
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Not Dead After All
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Urabrask
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Firebrand Archer
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fang Dragon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Galvanoth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Wail of the Nim
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Fire Covenant
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Demand Answers
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Undying Malice
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Big Score
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Feign Death
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Culling the Weak
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Cast into the Fire
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Price of Progress
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Transpose
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-29%synergy
Costly Plunder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Reverberate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fire Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Undying Evil
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-31%synergy
Darkness
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Gut Shot
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Scouring Sands
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Boiling Earth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Plunge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Hazardous Blast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Star of Extinction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Playful Shove
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Flame Rift
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Diresight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Ruby Medallion
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Expedition Map
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
City on Fire
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Past
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vents
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Peak
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy