Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Optimized

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
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Curse
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
94%inclusion322 decks342 decks
77%synergy
Soul's Attendant
87%inclusion299 decks342 decks
75%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
88%inclusion301 decks342 decks
72%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
79%inclusion270 decks342 decks
65%synergy
Auriok Champion
68%inclusion232 decks342 decks
65%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
72%inclusion245 decks342 decks
64%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion229 decks342 decks
60%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion242 decks342 decks
55%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
58%inclusion199 decks342 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion250 decks342 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion262 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion228 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
65%inclusion222 decks342 decks
48%synergy
Suture Priest
64%inclusion220 decks342 decks
51%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion205 decks342 decks
41%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
59%inclusion202 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Archangel of Thune
54%inclusion185 decks342 decks
50%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion184 decks342 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion184 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
51%inclusion175 decks340 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion179 decks342 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion175 decks342 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion167 decks342 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion158 decks342 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion143 decks342 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion133 decks342 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion124 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion106 decks342 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion89 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion81 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Guide of Souls
50%inclusion170 decks342 decks
45%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion165 decks342 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion161 decks342 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion160 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
46%inclusion159 decks342 decks
41%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
45%inclusion154 decks342 decks
41%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion153 decks341 decks
33%synergy
Exemplar of Light
44%inclusion148 decks340 decks
36%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
36%inclusion122 decks342 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion121 decks342 decks
29%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion119 decks342 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
34%inclusion116 decks342 decks
27%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
34%inclusion115 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion114 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
33%inclusion83 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
32%inclusion109 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
30%inclusion101 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion98 decks341 decks
20%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
28%inclusion95 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
28%inclusion95 decks342 decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion92 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion92 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
25%inclusion87 decks342 decks
21%synergy
The Gaffer
25%inclusion86 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion86 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion82 decks342 decks
21%synergy
Ocelot Pride
24%inclusion82 decks342 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion80 decks342 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion80 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
22%inclusion76 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion67 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
19%inclusion66 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion65 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion64 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion58 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion57 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion56 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Reverence
16%inclusion55 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Crested Sunmare
15%inclusion53 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion53 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion53 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion52 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion51 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
15%inclusion42 decks286 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion46 decks341 decks
8%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
13%inclusion44 decks341 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion43 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
12%inclusion42 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
12%inclusion41 decks341 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion106 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion101 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion97 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion89 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion84 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion72 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion70 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion70 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion68 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion58 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion55 decks342 decks
-6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion46 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion43 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion37 decks341 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion33 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.6%inclusion26 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion25 decks342 decks
-6%synergy
Utter End
7.3%inclusion25 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion162 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion139 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion84 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion84 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion84 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion57 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion47 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion33 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
9.4%inclusion32 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Revival // Revenge
9.4%inclusion32 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.3%inclusion25 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion19 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion19 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion153 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion138 decks342 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion105 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion85 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion72 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion62 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion57 decks341 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion57 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion56 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
16%inclusion55 decks342 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion54 decks342 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion37 decks281 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion37 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
-19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.9%inclusion27 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.3%inclusion25 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.3%inclusion25 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.0%inclusion24 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion20 decks341 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur II
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Profane Memento
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.2%inclusion15 decks286 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion164 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion160 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion88 decks342 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion86 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion73 decks341 decks
11%synergy
Cleric Class
21%inclusion71 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion69 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
18%inclusion63 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
18%inclusion61 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Abiding Grace
17%inclusion59 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
17%inclusion58 decks342 decks
15%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion41 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion39 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion34 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.0%inclusion24 decks341 decks
0%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.0%inclusion24 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Greed
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Righteous Cause
5.8%inclusion20 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.6%inclusion19 decks342 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
28%inclusion96 decks342 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion61 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion168 decks342 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion156 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion153 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion153 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion112 decks342 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion80 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion77 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
22%inclusion76 decks342 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion64 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion60 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion60 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion53 decks342 decks
-7%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion43 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion41 decks342 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion39 decks342 decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion35 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion29 decks286 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion33 decks342 decks
2%synergy
High Market
9.4%inclusion32 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.8%inclusion20 decks342 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion19 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion307 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion262 decks342 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion196 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion180 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
41%inclusion140 decks342 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion63 decks342 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion47 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion29 decks342 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion20 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion334 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion334 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion314 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion276 decks342 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion266 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion246 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion217 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion199 decks342 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion183 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
51%inclusion173 decks342 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion172 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion169 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
49%inclusion166 decks342 decks
26%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
42%inclusion144 decks342 decks
21%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion137 decks342 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion111 decks342 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion108 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion106 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion105 decks342 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion88 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion85 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion72 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion69 decks342 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion65 decks342 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion52 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion51 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion42 decks342 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion41 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion39 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion37 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion35 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion33 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion31 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.5%inclusion29 decks342 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion24 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
-8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
-18%synergy