Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Foot Headquarters
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
South Wind Avatar
4.6%inclusion9 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
3.7%inclusion5 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
3.0%inclusion6 decks197 decks
1%synergy
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0.7%inclusion1 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
90%inclusion1.55K decks1.73K decks
72%synergy
Soul's Attendant
84%inclusion1.45K decks1.73K decks
72%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
74%inclusion1.28K decks1.73K decks
60%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
74%inclusion1.27K decks1.73K decks
58%synergy
Auriok Champion
56%inclusion963 decks1.73K decks
52%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
57%inclusion982 decks1.73K decks
51%synergy
Suture Priest
64%inclusion1.11K decks1.73K decks
51%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
58%inclusion1.01K decks1.73K decks
50%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
52%inclusion899 decks1.73K decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion1.15K decks1.73K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion1.18K decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion1.05K decks1.73K decks
43%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion1.04K decks1.73K decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60%inclusion1.03K decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion964 decks1.73K decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion871 decks1.73K decks
34%synergy
Serra Ascendant
49%inclusion846 decks1.73K decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion840 decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion828 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion827 decks1.73K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion724 decks1.73K decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion616 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion478 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion441 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion363 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion326 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion318 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion296 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion206 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion152 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion780 decks1.73K decks
36%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
44%inclusion758 decks1.73K decks
40%synergy
Exemplar of Light
43%inclusion379 decks891 decks
35%synergy
Archangel of Thune
41%inclusion707 decks1.73K decks
36%synergy
Guide of Souls
40%inclusion608 decks1.53K decks
35%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
39%inclusion675 decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion632 decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
35%inclusion139 decks392 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion609 decks1.73K decks
28%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
35%inclusion602 decks1.73K decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
34%inclusion595 decks1.73K decks
27%synergy
Starscape Cleric
32%inclusion430 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion549 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion540 decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion435 decks1.42K decks
19%synergy
The Gaffer
30%inclusion520 decks1.73K decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
30%inclusion517 decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion255 decks902 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
28%inclusion488 decks1.73K decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion482 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
28%inclusion479 decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion441 decks1.73K decks
16%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
25%inclusion440 decks1.73K decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion436 decks1.73K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion433 decks1.73K decks
18%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion423 decks1.73K decks
21%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion413 decks1.73K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion300 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
23%inclusion389 decks1.73K decks
20%synergy
Crested Sunmare
22%inclusion385 decks1.73K decks
21%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
22%inclusion332 decks1.54K decks
17%synergy
Drana's Emissary
22%inclusion372 decks1.73K decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
21%inclusion188 decks900 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Reverence
20%inclusion350 decks1.73K decks
20%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion343 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion324 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion318 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
17%inclusion302 decks1.73K decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion265 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
17%inclusion297 decks1.73K decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion291 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
17%inclusion287 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
16%inclusion269 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion205 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
15%inclusion68 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion260 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion256 decks1.73K decks
-11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
14%inclusion250 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Divinity of Pride
14%inclusion243 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion235 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Despark
31%inclusion543 decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion511 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion504 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion384 decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion373 decks1.73K decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion359 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion295 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion278 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion266 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion249 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion238 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion210 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion151 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion166 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
9.1%inclusion158 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion154 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.8%inclusion152 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion143 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion109 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.6%inclusion33 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion112 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion97 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion93 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.3%inclusion91 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion90 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion90 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion87 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion650 decks1.73K decks
20%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion594 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion526 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion498 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion394 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion367 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion366 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
18%inclusion305 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion284 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion214 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion205 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion196 decks1.73K decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion184 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion169 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion165 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion160 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
7.8%inclusion69 decks883 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion133 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Essence Harvest
7.5%inclusion129 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion128 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion119 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion103 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion91 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion87 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion744 decks1.73K decks
23%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion673 decks1.73K decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion671 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
30%inclusion524 decks1.73K decks
27%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
26%inclusion454 decks1.73K decks
23%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
25%inclusion430 decks1.73K decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion291 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion279 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion276 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion228 decks1.44K decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
15%inclusion258 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion64 decks439 decks
7%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion181 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion180 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion168 decks1.73K decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.3%inclusion160 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.0%inclusion156 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Excalibur II
8.3%inclusion36 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion130 decks1.73K decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion123 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Profane Memento
6.8%inclusion117 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion97 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.4%inclusion110 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.1%inclusion105 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.4%inclusion93 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.1%inclusion88 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion87 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion782 decks1.73K decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion563 decks1.73K decks
25%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
30%inclusion526 decks1.73K decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion505 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
28%inclusion480 decks1.73K decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion361 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
23%inclusion392 decks1.73K decks
20%synergy
Abiding Grace
18%inclusion309 decks1.73K decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion307 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion297 decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion290 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion257 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion246 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion231 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion224 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion191 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion155 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion174 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion108 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
9.1%inclusion158 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Righteous Cause
8.6%inclusion148 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
8.2%inclusion142 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion138 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion134 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Griffin Aerie
7.3%inclusion127 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.5%inclusion113 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Angelic Accord
6.4%inclusion111 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.3%inclusion109 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.9%inclusion83 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
5.8%inclusion100 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.2%inclusion90 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion433 decks1.73K decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion342 decks1.73K decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion834 decks1.73K decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion750 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion640 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion528 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion518 decks1.73K decks
26%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion428 decks1.73K decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion281 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
16%inclusion274 decks1.73K decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion264 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion256 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion253 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
15%inclusion252 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion244 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion229 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion174 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion167 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion152 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
High Market
7.8%inclusion135 decks1.73K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion125 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion117 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.6%inclusion114 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion107 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion107 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.8%inclusion100 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion98 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.4%inclusion93 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion1.46K decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion1.33K decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion1.06K decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
56%inclusion971 decks1.73K decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion935 decks1.73K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion314 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion234 decks1.73K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion182 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion152 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion116 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion1.70K decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.69K decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion1.51K decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion1.27K decks1.73K decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion1.12K decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion1.08K decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
58%inclusion996 decks1.73K decks
34%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion870 decks1.73K decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion849 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion832 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion722 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion717 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion692 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion600 decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion594 decks1.73K decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion573 decks1.73K decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
32%inclusion545 decks1.73K decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion429 decks1.73K decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion144 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion363 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion299 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion257 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion239 decks1.73K decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion210 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion229 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion226 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion197 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion188 decks1.73K decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion155 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion167 decks1.73K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion166 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion166 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion163 decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.3%inclusion161 decks1.73K decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion155 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion143 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion129 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion127 decks1.73K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.2%inclusion125 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion121 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion120 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.8%inclusion118 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion112 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion108 decks1.73K decks
-17%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.2%inclusion107 decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.73K decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion95 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion91 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion91 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.2%inclusion90 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy