Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
91%inclusion150 decks164 decks
79%synergy
Soul Warden
95%inclusion155 decks164 decks
77%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
89%inclusion146 decks164 decks
73%synergy
Auriok Champion
66%inclusion109 decks164 decks
63%synergy
Suture Priest
67%inclusion110 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
60%inclusion98 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
57%inclusion94 decks164 decks
53%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
66%inclusion109 decks164 decks
53%synergy
Exemplar of Light
60%inclusion98 decks164 decks
53%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
65%inclusion106 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion102 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion101 decks164 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion101 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
57%inclusion93 decks164 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
54%inclusion88 decks164 decks
46%synergy
Guide of Souls
54%inclusion88 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion82 decks164 decks
41%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
43%synergy
Serra Ascendant
46%inclusion75 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Archangel of Thune
45%inclusion74 decks164 decks
41%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
43%inclusion71 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Starscape Cleric
41%inclusion67 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion66 decks164 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Witch of the Moors
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Crested Sunmare
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Impassioned Orator
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Elder
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion71 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Utter End
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Erode
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-17%synergy
Revitalize
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Riot Control
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Essence Harvest
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Withering Curse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Sun Droplet
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
-18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Profane Memento
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
45%inclusion74 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion71 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion60 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Cleric Class
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Abiding Grace
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Dawn of Hope
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Righteous Cause
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion86 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion75 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
0%synergy
High Market
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion127 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion124 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion82 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
45%inclusion74 decks164 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion162 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion160 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion155 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion133 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion124 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
74%inclusion122 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion94 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion93 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
56%inclusion92 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion80 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion78 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion77 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion72 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Foot Headquarters
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy