Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Budget 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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Moment of Reckoning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Potioner's Trove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Sanguine Bond
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Soul's Attendant
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Blind Obedience
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Suture Priest
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Voice of the Blessed
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Witch of the Moors
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Exemplar of Light
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Auriok Champion
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Reverence
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Drana's Emissary
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Guide of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
South Wind Avatar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Healer's Hawk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Despark
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Riot Control
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dash Hopes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Unmake
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Price
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Revival // Revenge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Death Grasp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blood Tribute
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tithe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Increasing Ambition
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Armageddon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sanctify
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sun Droplet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Chalice of Life
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Profane Memento
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Demon's Horn
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur II
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Prism Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Feather
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Dawn of Hope
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Abiding Grace
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ninja Teen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Righteous Cause
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sunbond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Greed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Palace Siege
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Spirit Link
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Life Insurance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Soul Link
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Debtors' Knell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Radiant Fountain
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Shambling Vent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
High Market
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Plume
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-34%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vivid Meadow
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy