Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
89%inclusion68 decks76 decks
83%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
88%inclusion67 decks76 decks
83%synergy
Blazing Volley
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
79%synergy
Electrickery
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
76%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
61%synergy
Smash to Dust
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
60%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
58%synergy
Guttersnipe
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
54%synergy
Village Rites
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Dispute
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Fire Covenant
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Young Pyromancer
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Firebrand Archer
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mayhem Devil
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Fang Dragon
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Barbed Servitor
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Not Dead After All
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Undying Malice
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Feign Death
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Cast into the Fire
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Wail of the Nim
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Fire Magic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Costly Plunder
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Armor of Shadows
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Flick a Coin
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-27%synergy
Saw in Half
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Star of Extinction
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Scouring Sands
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Confluence
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Plunge
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Boiling Earth
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Into the Fire
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowspear
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Repercussion
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Return the Past
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Vents
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
High Market
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
52%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion70 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
68%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Graven Cairns
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Blazemire Verge
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Valakut Awakening
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Peak
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Mount Doom
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy