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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

#2460 Current Rank
#3025 Last Week
#2486 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.

Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+14% Synergy $0.11
Conciliator's Duelist Conciliator's Duelist
+13% Synergy $0.20
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+7% Synergy $1.52
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+4% Synergy $6.45
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+3% Synergy $0.34

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
+43% Synergy $0.99
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+35% Synergy $0.26
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+34% Synergy $1.11
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+30% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.34
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+28% Synergy $2.49
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+27% Synergy $16.65
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+25% Synergy $0.52
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+25% Synergy $0.63
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+24% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+23% Synergy $0.57
Mortify Mortify
+23% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.31
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+22% Synergy $0.29
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+19% Synergy $2.36
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+19% Synergy $0.67
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $1.48
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.82
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $64.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $68.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $57.27
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $17.61
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+22% Synergy $0.86
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.76
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+20% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.32
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+17% Synergy $0.74
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+17% Synergy $0.26
Agent of Masks Agent of Masks
+17% Synergy $0.27
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+16% Synergy $2.33
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+16% Synergy $6.36
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+16% Synergy $0.36
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+15% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+14% Synergy $0.21
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+14% Synergy $0.31
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+13% Synergy $0.38
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+13% Synergy $0.67
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+13% Synergy $0.41
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+12% Synergy $1.69
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+12% Synergy $0.38
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+11% Synergy $15.19
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+11% Synergy $0.08
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.21
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+11% Synergy $0.17
Souls of the Faultless Souls of the Faultless
+11% Synergy $0.84
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.99
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+10% Synergy $0.67
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+10% Synergy $16.99
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+10% Synergy $0.44
Regal Bloodlord Regal Bloodlord
+10% Synergy $0.17
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+9% Synergy $0.23
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $3.44
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.39
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+7% Synergy $2.76
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+7% Synergy $0.32
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+6% Synergy $10.18
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+6% Synergy $3.53
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+6% Synergy $0.46
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+5% Synergy $0.90
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+5% Synergy $0.31
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+4% Synergy $0.36
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+3% Synergy $1.95
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+3% Synergy $6.01
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+2% Synergy $8.74
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+2% Synergy $3.91
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+2% Synergy $0.35
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-1% Synergy $0.33
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-3% Synergy $5.82
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-4% Synergy $4.63
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-5% Synergy $0.77
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-6% Synergy $8.84
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-10% Synergy $13.32

Instants

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

Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+15% Synergy $17.28
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+13% Synergy $1.40
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+10% Synergy $5.13
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+10% Synergy $2.09
Final Payment Final Payment
+10% Synergy $0.09
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+8% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Soul Seize the Soul
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.35
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.35
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+7% Synergy $0.34
Beckon Apparition Beckon Apparition
+7% Synergy $0.05
Utter End Utter End
+6% Synergy $0.25
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ghostway Ghostway
+5% Synergy $4.51
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.15
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+4% Synergy $7.47
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.34
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.26
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+3% Synergy $0.29
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+2% Synergy $6.84
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.33
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.36
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
-1% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $6.80
Inkshield Inkshield
-5% Synergy $4.99
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $1.43
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $0.70

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
+17% Synergy $0.32
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+12% Synergy $0.72
Obzedat's Aid Obzedat's Aid
+12% Synergy $0.22
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+11% Synergy $0.08
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.52
Immortal Servitude Immortal Servitude
+9% Synergy $0.49
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+9% Synergy $0.26
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.23
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.57
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.41
Consecrate // Consume Consecrate // Consume
+6% Synergy $0.19
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $1.20
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.74
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.37
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.33
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+4% Synergy $0.64
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.47
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.79
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $9.18
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.86
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+2% Synergy $0.44
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.07
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+2% Synergy $0.95
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.59
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.59
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.12
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $2.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $4.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $7.62
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+10% Synergy $0.47
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+8% Synergy $5.25
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $4.19
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+8% Synergy $4.03
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.97
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.31
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.37
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+5% Synergy $2.91
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $24.42
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $54.75
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $15.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Life Insurance Life Insurance
+16% Synergy $0.31
Spirit Bonds Spirit Bonds
+15% Synergy $0.45
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+13% Synergy $0.65
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+12% Synergy $1.08
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+10% Synergy $0.43
Haunted Library Haunted Library
+10% Synergy $0.66
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $4.77
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+9% Synergy $0.40
Pillory of the Sleepless Pillory of the Sleepless
+9% Synergy $0.19
Greed Greed
+8% Synergy $0.36
One Thousand Lashes One Thousand Lashes
+7% Synergy $0.10
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $2.80
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $30.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+6% Synergy $33.38
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.49
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+6% Synergy $5.31
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+6% Synergy $0.64
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+5% Synergy $2.26
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+5% Synergy $12.19
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+4% Synergy $6.31
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.29
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+3% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $21.17
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+3% Synergy $2.22
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $5.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.55
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.05
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.75
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.52
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $25.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $3.92
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $3.45
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $57.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.79
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $32.91
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $15.72
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $17.13

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Spirits' Justice Kaya, Spirits' Justice
+8% Synergy $0.39
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.34
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+3% Synergy $2.50

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
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.95
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.01
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.69
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.41
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.40
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+4% Synergy $0.32
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.71
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $29.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $58.63
High Market High Market
0% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.58
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $4.00
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.51
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.53
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-10% Synergy $0.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+14% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Keyrune Orzhov Keyrune
+11% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+10% Synergy $0.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.76
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $1.91
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+21% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+18% Synergy $0.27
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.18
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+5% Synergy $0.09
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.30
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+3% Synergy $0.25
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+3% Synergy $1.23
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.27
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.29
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.21
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.36
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.31
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $10.13
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $1.24
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $6.49
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-3% Synergy $11.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.79
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $28.81
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $1.00
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-7% Synergy $0.27
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.30
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.32
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-12% Synergy $10.56
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-14% Synergy $1.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-15% Synergy $14.11

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