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Ghost Council of Orzhova
Price tag $0.34

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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

#2411 Current Rank
#2300 Last Week
#2464 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.

Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+8% Synergy $0.99
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+3% Synergy $0.72
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $17.66
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
0% Synergy $0.60
Personify Personify
0% Synergy $0.30

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
+39% Synergy $0.95
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+33% Synergy $1.04
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+33% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+32% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.37
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+27% Synergy $16.82
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+26% Synergy $2.23
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+24% Synergy $0.42
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+24% Synergy $0.98
Mortify Mortify
+24% Synergy $0.20

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
+24% Synergy $0.34
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+23% Synergy $0.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.30
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+21% Synergy $0.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $2.17
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $2.21
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+13% Synergy $2.85
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $63.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $16.46
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.30
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $62.01
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

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

Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.80
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+21% Synergy $0.83
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+20% Synergy $0.15
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+18% Synergy $0.29
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+16% Synergy $0.13
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+16% Synergy $0.33
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+16% Synergy $0.22
Agent of Masks Agent of Masks
+16% Synergy $0.19
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+15% Synergy $1.89
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+15% Synergy $6.13
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.40
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+15% Synergy $0.23
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+13% Synergy $0.45
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+13% Synergy $0.63
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+12% Synergy $0.09
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+12% Synergy $0.40
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+12% Synergy $1.89
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+12% Synergy $0.30
Regal Bloodlord Regal Bloodlord
+12% Synergy $0.14
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+12% Synergy $0.17
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+11% Synergy $13.23
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.22
Souls of the Faultless Souls of the Faultless
+11% Synergy $0.80
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $4.30
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+10% Synergy $0.46
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+9% Synergy $2.14
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+9% Synergy $0.53
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+9% Synergy $0.11
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+9% Synergy $0.11
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $16.84
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.38
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+8% Synergy $0.29
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+6% Synergy $2.68
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+6% Synergy $2.77
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+6% Synergy $1.36
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+4% Synergy $0.36
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+4% Synergy $2.35
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+4% Synergy $0.29
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+3% Synergy $5.65
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+2% Synergy $7.09
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+2% Synergy $0.30
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+1% Synergy $8.89
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+1% Synergy $3.21
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $1.09
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-2% Synergy $0.45
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-3% Synergy $4.62
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-4% Synergy $1.25
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-5% Synergy $4.32
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-8% Synergy $9.73

Instants

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

Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+14% Synergy $3.34
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+14% Synergy $1.12
Final Payment Final Payment
+10% Synergy $0.07
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+9% Synergy $5.20
Fracture Fracture
+8% Synergy $1.64
Utter End Utter End
+8% Synergy $0.27
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.25
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+8% Synergy $1.28
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+8% Synergy $0.23
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+7% Synergy $0.05
Seize the Soul Seize the Soul
+7% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.11
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+5% Synergy $0.30
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $3.44
Ghostway Ghostway
+5% Synergy $3.77
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.16
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+4% Synergy $0.17
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.17
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+3% Synergy $6.49
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+3% Synergy $0.23
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $7.97
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.08
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.34
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.52
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $11.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $4.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $1.28
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $2.28

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 $0.35
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+13% Synergy $1.04
Obzedat's Aid Obzedat's Aid
+12% Synergy $0.19
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+11% Synergy $0.19
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+10% Synergy $0.50
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+9% Synergy $0.29
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+8% Synergy $0.24
Immortal Servitude Immortal Servitude
+8% Synergy $0.51
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.09
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.39
Consecrate // Consume Consecrate // Consume
+5% Synergy $0.15
Victimize Victimize
+4% Synergy $0.55
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $2.77
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $0.88
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $19.75
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.39
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+4% Synergy $0.11
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.26
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+3% Synergy $0.59
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+3% Synergy $0.64
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.97
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.36
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $8.55
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.37
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.09
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.43
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $13.42
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $2.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $7.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+10% Synergy $0.40
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+8% Synergy $3.54
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $7.04
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+6% Synergy $4.30
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $4.34
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $13.83
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+3% Synergy $3.52
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $20.07
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $49.29
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $14.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Life Insurance Life Insurance
+18% Synergy $0.30
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+16% Synergy $0.50
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+14% Synergy $0.57
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+13% Synergy $0.95
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+11% Synergy $0.40
Pillory of the Sleepless Pillory of the Sleepless
+10% Synergy $0.15
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $4.79
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+9% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Library Haunted Library
+9% Synergy $0.64
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.66
One Thousand Lashes One Thousand Lashes
+8% Synergy $0.10
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+7% Synergy $5.27
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+6% Synergy $32.15
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.41
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $28.13
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+5% Synergy $4.73
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $4.19
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.26
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+3% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $17.17
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+3% Synergy $1.24
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+3% Synergy $11.67
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $7.53
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.34
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.74
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.86
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $8.60
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.32
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.29
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $24.49
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $25.63
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $51.58
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.69
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-5% Synergy $26.78
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $16.46

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Spirits' Justice Kaya, Spirits' Justice
+9% Synergy $0.38
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+5% Synergy $0.40
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.80
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+4% Synergy $2.68

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 $0.23
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.26
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.31
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.63
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.89
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.42
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.40
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $52.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $31.12
High Market High Market
0% Synergy $1.31
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $1.37
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.80
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $9.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $23.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.61
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.06
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+15% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Keyrune Orzhov Keyrune
+12% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.27
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+11% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.59
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $2.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+21% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+17% Synergy $0.32
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.17
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.27
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.24
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.25
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $2.45
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.59
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
0% Synergy $0.27
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.89
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $5.89
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-3% Synergy $11.85
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.56
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $8.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.56
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $26.47
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.89
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.50
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-8% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.29
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.35
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-12% Synergy $10.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.83
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-13% Synergy $4.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-16% Synergy $14.05

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