Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Pingers

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stomped by the Foot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bot Bashing Time
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pain 101
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Death in the Family
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cool but Rude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tectonic Hazard
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
84%synergy
End the Festivities
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
78%synergy
Blazing Volley
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Guttersnipe
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Electrickery
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Smash to Dust
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Village Rites
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Firebrand Archer
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Young Pyromancer
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Tor Wauki the Younger
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Urabrask
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Unruly Catapult
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Fang Dragon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
The Lord of Pain
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Judith, the Scourge Diva
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Exterminator Magmarch
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Harsh Mentor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Abrade
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Undying Malice
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Cast into the Fire
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Feign Death
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Shock
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Wail of the Nim
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Return the Favor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Armor of Shadows
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Costly Plunder
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Fire Covenant
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Nasty End
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Altar's Reap
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-29%synergy
Wild Ricochet
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Dual Shot
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Tweeze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Flames
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lithobraking
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Gifts
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Scouring Sands
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Fiery Confluence
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Boiling Earth
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Boltwave
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Plunge
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Circle of Power
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Playful Shove
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Star of Extinction
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Hazardous Blast
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Pyroclasm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Boulder Dash
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Strike
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Diresight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Flame Rift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Warlord's Fury
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Magic Missile
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Burn Down the House
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Barbed Bloodletter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
City on Fire
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Return the Past
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dark Privilege
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Shadows of the Past
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Jaya Ballard
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Slagheap
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vents
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urborg Volcano
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Uncharted Haven
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Tramway Station
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy