Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Expensive Core

Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Scheming Silvertongue
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Fix What's Broken
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
84%synergy
Auriok Champion
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Soul Warden
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Guide of Souls
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Suture Priest
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Archangel of Thune
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Exemplar of Light
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Starscape Cleric
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Dark Confidant
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ocelot Pride
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
The Gaffer
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Essence Channeler
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Witch of the Moors
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
South Wind Avatar
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Impassioned Orator
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Crested Sunmare
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Angel of Destiny
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Spirit
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Joined Researchers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Angel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
War Report
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Fumigate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sun Droplet
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur II
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Dawn of Hope
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Cleric Class
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Bitterblossom
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Abiding Grace
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Righteous Cause
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Fetid Heath
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Scrubland
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Silent Clearing
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Scoured Barrens
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Foot Headquarters
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Hidden Hideout
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy