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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Iroh's Demonstration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Legend of Roku
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
88%inclusion73 decks83 decks
81%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
87%inclusion72 decks83 decks
81%synergy
Blazing Volley
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
70%synergy
Electrickery
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
69%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion64 decks83 decks
65%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
65%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
63%synergy
Young Pyromancer
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
59%synergy
Fire Covenant
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Smash to Dust
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
53%synergy
Village Rites
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Night's Whisper
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Not Dead After All
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Culling the Weak
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Undying Malice
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Feign Death
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Wail of the Nim
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Gut Shot
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Cast into the Fire
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Price of Progress
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Fire Magic
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-23%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Stinging Study
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Star of Extinction
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Scouring Sands
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Infernal Plunge
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Confluence
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Boiling Earth
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Into the Fire
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Return the Past
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
War Room
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
-20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion81 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
71%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Peak
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy