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Ghost Council of Orzhova
Price tag $0.28

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2306 Current Rank
#2420 Last Week
#2336 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.

Scrounge for Eternity Scrounge for Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.07
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+5% Synergy $0.14
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.04
Embrace Oblivion Embrace Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.08
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
-1% Synergy $0.85

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
+34% Synergy $0.86
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+31% Synergy $0.16
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+31% Synergy $1.95
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+26% Synergy $10.97
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+25% Synergy $0.33
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+25% Synergy $0.26
Mortify Mortify
+24% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.25
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+22% Synergy $0.70

Top Cards

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

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+21% Synergy $0.26
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+21% Synergy $0.34
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $3.00
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+19% Synergy $0.15
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+16% Synergy $1.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+11% Synergy $0.24
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $52.72
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $12.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.00
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $34.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $50.22

Creatures

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

Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+21% Synergy $1.81
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $1.21
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+19% Synergy $0.05
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+18% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+17% Synergy $0.10
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+17% Synergy $1.45
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+16% Synergy $0.21
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+15% Synergy $0.14
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.60
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+15% Synergy $0.09
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+15% Synergy $0.57
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $2.93
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+14% Synergy $1.15
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+13% Synergy $13.56
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+13% Synergy $0.28
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+13% Synergy $0.54
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+13% Synergy $0.17
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+12% Synergy $1.40
Regal Bloodlord Regal Bloodlord
+12% Synergy $0.16
Agent of Masks Agent of Masks
+12% Synergy $0.16
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+11% Synergy $0.26
Souls of the Faultless Souls of the Faultless
+11% Synergy $0.44
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+10% Synergy $0.67
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+10% Synergy $0.56
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.40
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+10% Synergy $0.17
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.22
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+9% Synergy $0.22
Kingpin's Pet Kingpin's Pet
+9% Synergy $0.03
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+8% Synergy $11.22
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+8% Synergy $0.13
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+8% Synergy $0.69
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.10
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+7% Synergy $2.54
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+7% Synergy $2.26
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+7% Synergy $0.23
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+4% Synergy $1.95
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+4% Synergy $0.27
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+4% Synergy $1.27
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+3% Synergy $3.85
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+2% Synergy $7.52
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+2% Synergy $5.33
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
-1% Synergy $2.95
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-2% Synergy $2.12
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-3% Synergy $0.86
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-4% Synergy $0.55
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-4% Synergy $0.59
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-7% Synergy $3.73
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-8% Synergy $7.09

Instants

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

Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+17% Synergy $0.93
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+12% Synergy $2.26
Final Payment Final Payment
+12% Synergy $0.07
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+9% Synergy $0.14
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Soul Seize the Soul
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+7% Synergy $3.60
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.17
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+6% Synergy $1.12
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.23
Utter End Utter End
+5% Synergy $0.19
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+5% Synergy $6.59
Unmake Unmake
+5% Synergy $0.34
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+4% Synergy $0.14
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $1.36
Ghostway Ghostway
+4% Synergy $2.80
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.84
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $5.11
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.04
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.14
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy $0.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.76
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.37
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $10.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-3% Synergy $0.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.59
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.73
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

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

Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+17% Synergy $0.51
Obzedat's Aid Obzedat's Aid
+16% Synergy $0.20
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+12% Synergy $0.10
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+11% Synergy $0.42
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+11% Synergy $0.21
Immortal Servitude Immortal Servitude
+10% Synergy $0.45
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+9% Synergy $1.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.21
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.26
Consecrate // Consume Consecrate // Consume
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.40
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $2.26
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.12
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.24
Castigate Castigate
+6% Synergy $0.18
Culling Sun Culling Sun
+6% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.25
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+5% Synergy $0.19
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $0.66
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.32
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.48
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+3% Synergy $0.40
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+3% Synergy $0.69
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.43
Fumigate Fumigate
+2% Synergy $0.30
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.44
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.72
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $5.14
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.51
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.60
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.03
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $1.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+10% Synergy $0.25
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+8% Synergy $1.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+8% Synergy $5.37
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+7% Synergy $2.45
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $4.86
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $3.58
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+5% Synergy $0.18
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+3% Synergy $2.25
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $5.11
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.48
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $19.92
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $8.10
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $57.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Life Insurance Life Insurance
+16% Synergy $0.24
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+16% Synergy $0.62
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+16% Synergy $0.39
Greed Greed
+12% Synergy $0.27
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+12% Synergy $0.40
Haunted Library Haunted Library
+12% Synergy $0.52
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+11% Synergy $1.05
One Thousand Lashes One Thousand Lashes
+10% Synergy $0.13
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $3.09
Pillory of the Sleepless Pillory of the Sleepless
+9% Synergy $0.17
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.27
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.19
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+6% Synergy $4.87
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.16
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+5% Synergy $0.47
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+5% Synergy $21.01
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $20.40
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+4% Synergy $1.39
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+4% Synergy $0.25
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+3% Synergy $1.24
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $1.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+3% Synergy $8.10
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+2% Synergy $15.38
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+2% Synergy $4.03
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $3.70
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.54
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
0% Synergy $3.00
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $6.56
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.18
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
-1% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $2.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $6.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.35
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $21.86
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.79
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $45.90
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-5% Synergy $0.93
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $12.32

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Spirits' Justice Kaya, Spirits' Justice
+9% Synergy $0.30
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+5% Synergy $0.27
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+4% Synergy $2.45
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
+4% Synergy $0.38
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Orzhova, the Church of Deals Orzhova, the Church of Deals
+19% Synergy $0.29
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.64
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.43
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $1.08
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+7% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.30
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.99
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.71
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $1.38
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $1.62
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $49.13
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.74
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $19.45
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.53
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.89
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-11% Synergy $0.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+19% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+17% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Keyrune Orzhov Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+24% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+18% Synergy $0.19
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.06
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.27
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.30
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+4% Synergy $0.16
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+4% Synergy $0.11
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.18
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.19
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+2% Synergy $0.35
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $6.49
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $5.53
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.99
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-3% Synergy $13.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $23.61
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.17
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-7% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.65
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.34
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.86
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-12% Synergy $4.95
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-12% Synergy $10.02
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.30
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-18% Synergy $13.50

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