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
Fire Nation Turret
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
81%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
80%synergy
Blazing Volley
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
70%synergy
Electrickery
73%inclusion61 decks84 decks
69%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Young Pyromancer
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
60%synergy
Fire Covenant
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
57%synergy
Smash to Dust
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Village Rites
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Dispute
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Night's Whisper
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion68 decks84 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Firebrand Archer
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Spider-Punk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-18%synergy
Fang Dragon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Delayed Blast Fireball
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Not Dead After All
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Seething Song
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Big Score
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Feign Death
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-20%synergy
Wail of the Nim
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Transpose
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Cast into the Fire
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Price of Progress
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fire Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-25%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Armor of Shadows
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Flick a Coin
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Star of Extinction
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Plunge
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Scouring Sands
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Circle of Power
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Confluence
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Boiling Earth
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Bonus Round
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Ruby Medallion
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Return the Past
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Double Vision
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
49%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Restless Vents
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
High Market
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion71 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Séance Board
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
98%inclusion82 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion82 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion78 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
93%inclusion78 decks84 decks
60%synergy
Badlands
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
73%synergy
Luxury Suite
82%inclusion69 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Peak
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-29%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy