Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
Rank #164
28decks
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
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Tablet of Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duel Tactics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Smash to Dust
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Electrickery
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Blazing Volley
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Dispute
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Village Rites
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Fire Covenant
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Sign in Blood
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Young Pyromancer
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Tor Wauki the Younger
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Urabrask
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Vincent Valentine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Punk
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Myr Convert
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Wail of the Nim
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Not Dead After All
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Big Score
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Feign Death
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Reverberate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Price of Progress
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Return the Favor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fire Magic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Costly Plunder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Undying Evil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flick a Coin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Armor of Shadows
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Starstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Smite the Deathless
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Chain Reaction
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Chain of Smog
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Scouring Sands
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Boiling Earth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Star of Extinction
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Into the Fire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Flame Rift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Soil
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Eaten Alive
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hazardous Blast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Worthy Cost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mob Verdict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Primal Amulet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Repercussion
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Theater of Horrors
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Manabarbs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Greed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Courage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Return the Past
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Molten Slagheap
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Blazemire Verge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy