Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
End the Festivities
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Electrickery
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
80%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Blazing Volley
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Smash to Dust
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Young Pyromancer
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Village Rites
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Sign in Blood
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Not Dead After All
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Fang Dragon
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Barbed Servitor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Brash Taunter
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Magar of the Magic Strings
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Viscera Seer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Punk
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Wail of the Nim
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Fire Covenant
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Cast into the Fire
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Feign Death
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Shock
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Altar's Reap
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Gut Shot
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Smite the Deathless
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Undying Evil
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Star of Extinction
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Read the Bones
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Scouring Sands
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Boiling Earth
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Confluence
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Overmaster
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Plunge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Burn Down the House
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Playful Shove
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Anger of the Gods
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Flame Rift
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Grudge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Banefire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Ruby Medallion
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
City on Fire
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Repercussion
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Return the Past
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
High Market
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Séance Board
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Graven Cairns
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy