Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
Rank #159
26decks
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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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End the Festivities
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Electrickery
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Smash to Dust
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Blazing Volley
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
61%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Dispute
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Fire Covenant
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Village Rites
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Sign in Blood
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Vincent Valentine
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mayhem Devil
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Punk
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Myr Convert
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Viscera Seer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Wail of the Nim
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Not Dead After All
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Price of Progress
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Reverberate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cast into the Fire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Feign Death
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Undying Malice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fire Magic
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Costly Plunder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Undying Evil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shock
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Smite the Deathless
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Starstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Chain of Smog
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Star of Extinction
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Scouring Sands
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Boiling Earth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Plunge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Into the Fire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Flame Rift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Acidic Soil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hazardous Blast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Worthy Cost
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Primal Amulet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Repercussion
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Theater of Horrors
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Return the Past
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Peak
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy