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Ghost Council of Orzhova
Price tag $0.33

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2672 Current Rank
#2636 Last Week
#2432 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ghost Council of Orzhova.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ghost Council of Orzhova decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy $24.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ghost Council of Orzhova's abilities and overall game plan.

Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
+36% Synergy $0.91
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+33% Synergy $0.11
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+33% Synergy $0.23
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+31% Synergy $0.90
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+27% Synergy $0.17
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+25% Synergy $14.75
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+25% Synergy $1.96
Mortify Mortify
+24% Synergy $0.17
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+24% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ghost Council of Orzhova decks.

Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+21% Synergy $0.36
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+21% Synergy $0.23
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+21% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.25
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $2.04
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $1.89
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.25
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+12% Synergy $1.61
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $12.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $31.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ghost Council of Orzhova's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+22% Synergy $0.72
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+19% Synergy $0.75
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+19% Synergy $0.72
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+18% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+17% Synergy $0.12
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+16% Synergy $0.08
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+16% Synergy $0.21
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+16% Synergy $0.08
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+15% Synergy $5.98
Agent of Masks Agent of Masks
+15% Synergy $0.15
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.89
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+13% Synergy $0.11
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+13% Synergy $0.18
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+13% Synergy $0.47
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+13% Synergy $0.58
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+13% Synergy $1.97
Regal Bloodlord Regal Bloodlord
+12% Synergy $0.22
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+12% Synergy $0.17
Souls of the Faultless Souls of the Faultless
+12% Synergy $0.82
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+11% Synergy $2.14
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+11% Synergy $0.45
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+11% Synergy $0.47
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+11% Synergy $0.25
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+10% Synergy $13.14
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+10% Synergy $0.11
Orzhov Pontiff Orzhov Pontiff
+10% Synergy $0.07
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+9% Synergy $2.47
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+9% Synergy $0.24
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $13.42
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.23
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+8% Synergy $0.11
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+7% Synergy $1.69
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $2.34
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+7% Synergy $0.47
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+7% Synergy $1.22
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+7% Synergy $0.20
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+6% Synergy $3.19
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+4% Synergy $1.14
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+4% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+3% Synergy $5.61
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+2% Synergy $4.47
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+2% Synergy $0.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+1% Synergy $0.60
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
0% Synergy $9.06
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-1% Synergy $0.36
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
-1% Synergy $1.44
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-4% Synergy $0.85
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-5% Synergy $2.02
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-9% Synergy $7.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ghost Council of Orzhova safe.

Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+14% Synergy $1.43
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+13% Synergy $3.00
Final Payment Final Payment
+11% Synergy $0.06
Utter End Utter End
+8% Synergy $0.11
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+8% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Soul Seize the Soul
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+7% Synergy $4.62
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+6% Synergy $1.23
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.10
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+6% Synergy $0.06
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.80
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.80
Unmake Unmake
+5% Synergy $0.36
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.15
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+4% Synergy $0.17
Ghostway Ghostway
+4% Synergy $3.75
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.12
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+3% Synergy $6.87
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $11.64
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.05
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.46
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.53
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-2% Synergy $0.29
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.26
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $8.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.81
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.87
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ghost Council of Orzhova's game plan and control the board.

Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+19% Synergy $0.32
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+14% Synergy $0.52
Obzedat's Aid Obzedat's Aid
+13% Synergy $0.14
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+11% Synergy $0.46
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+10% Synergy $0.05
Immortal Servitude Immortal Servitude
+10% Synergy $0.43
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+9% Synergy $1.82
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+9% Synergy $0.19
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.13
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.32
Consecrate // Consume Consecrate // Consume
+6% Synergy $0.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.23
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $2.42
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+4% Synergy $0.46
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+4% Synergy $0.07
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.21
Victimize Victimize
+3% Synergy $0.48
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.72
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.73
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+3% Synergy $0.67
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $6.67
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.24
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.60
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.50
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.12
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.52
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $6.86

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+8% Synergy $0.22
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+8% Synergy $4.44
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+7% Synergy $3.04
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.20
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $6.13
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $8.77
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+5% Synergy $4.83
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.13
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+2% Synergy $2.71
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+2% Synergy $7.07
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.70
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $19.38
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $12.30
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-5% Synergy $50.76
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ghost Council of Orzhova's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Life Insurance Life Insurance
+16% Synergy $0.18
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+16% Synergy $0.64
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+16% Synergy $0.44
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+12% Synergy $0.97
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.36
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+10% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Library Haunted Library
+10% Synergy $0.60
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $4.67
Pillory of the Sleepless Pillory of the Sleepless
+9% Synergy $0.13
One Thousand Lashes One Thousand Lashes
+9% Synergy $0.10
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+8% Synergy $0.98
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.42
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+8% Synergy $5.32
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.71
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $26.35
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+5% Synergy $1.90
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+5% Synergy $25.37
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.18
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+4% Synergy $0.79
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+4% Synergy $0.10
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+3% Synergy $0.11
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $4.37
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $2.24
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+2% Synergy $15.50
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+2% Synergy $11.11
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $2.34
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+1% Synergy $6.46
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+1% Synergy $5.40
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $7.94
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $1.79
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.22
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
-1% Synergy $0.16
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $22.51
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $6.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $5.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $24.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $45.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.28
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $16.80
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ghost Council of Orzhova to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Spirits' Justice Kaya, Spirits' Justice
+8% Synergy $0.28
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.08
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.28
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+4% Synergy $2.58
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
0% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Orzhova, the Church of Deals Orzhova, the Church of Deals
+17% Synergy $0.25
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.82
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.73
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.36
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $3.52
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+5% Synergy $0.41
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.36
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $5.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $27.86
High Market High Market
+1% Synergy $1.12
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $0.64
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $22.18
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $8.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.18
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-13% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+16% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Keyrune Orzhov Keyrune
+14% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+12% Synergy $0.15
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.18
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.53
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+2% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-8% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ghost Council of Orzhova decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+21% Synergy $0.11
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+15% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.05
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.30
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+3% Synergy $2.24
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.17
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+2% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.15
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.51
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.37
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.17
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $5.87
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.09
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.22
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $7.17
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-3% Synergy $0.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.81
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.93
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-5% Synergy $11.81
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-7% Synergy $23.91
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.12
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-9% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-10% Synergy $0.43
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-12% Synergy $0.68
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-12% Synergy $8.38
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-15% Synergy $3.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-18% Synergy $12.50

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