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Karador, Ghost Chieftain
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureCentaur Spirit

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Abzan

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#356 Current Rank
#378 Last Week
#408 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karador, Ghost Chieftain.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karador, Ghost Chieftain decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+18% Synergy $2.79
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+9% Synergy $3.61
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+7% Synergy $0.35
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+2% Synergy $1.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Karador, Ghost Chieftain's abilities and overall game plan.

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+51% Synergy $0.33
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+49% Synergy $0.19
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+48% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+47% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+46% Synergy $1.90
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+44% Synergy $0.28
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+43% Synergy $0.45
Reveillark Reveillark
+39% Synergy $0.87
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+38% Synergy $0.39
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+36% Synergy $0.84

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Karador, Ghost Chieftain decks.

Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+36% Synergy $1.28
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+32% Synergy $0.28
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+32% Synergy $0.51
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+31% Synergy $3.05
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+31% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $1.66
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+27% Synergy $0.91
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+13% Synergy $3.33
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $11.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+7% Synergy $385.40
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $28.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $72.39
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+0% Synergy $60.63
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $28.30
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-2% Synergy $31.82
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Karador, Ghost Chieftain's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+32% Synergy $0.54
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+31% Synergy $2.82
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+31% Synergy $0.43
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+30% Synergy $0.28
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.90
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+28% Synergy $0.30
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+27% Synergy $0.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+27% Synergy $0.33
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+26% Synergy $2.65
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+26% Synergy $2.21
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+25% Synergy $4.18
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+24% Synergy $1.79
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+24% Synergy $8.77
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+22% Synergy $0.43
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+22% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.31
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+21% Synergy $0.84
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+21% Synergy $0.96
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+20% Synergy $23.37
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+20% Synergy $1.62
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+19% Synergy $4.47
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+19% Synergy $0.72
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.29
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+18% Synergy $0.34
World Shaper World Shaper
+17% Synergy $6.79
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+17% Synergy $6.41
Ashen Rider Ashen Rider
+16% Synergy $0.43
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+16% Synergy $0.36
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+16% Synergy $0.30
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+15% Synergy $5.91
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+15% Synergy $3.17
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+15% Synergy $7.57
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+14% Synergy $0.64
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+14% Synergy $16.50
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+14% Synergy $0.35
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+13% Synergy $0.31
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+13% Synergy $9.06
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+13% Synergy $2.06
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $20.60
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+13% Synergy $0.98
Yathan Roadwatcher Yathan Roadwatcher
+12% Synergy $0.16
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+12% Synergy $0.20
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+12% Synergy $9.57
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+12% Synergy $4.48
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.42
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+10% Synergy $2.63
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+8% Synergy $0.29
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $2.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.98
Six Six
+6% Synergy $5.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Karador, Ghost Chieftain safe.

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.28
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $17.19
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+7% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+6% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.54
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+4% Synergy $10.72
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.86
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+0% Synergy $2.78
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $6.07
Putrefy Putrefy
-1% Synergy $0.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $0.74
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.37
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.22
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.20
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-17% Synergy $0.87
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $14.68

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Karador, Ghost Chieftain's game plan and control the board.

Living Death Living Death
+29% Synergy $2.19
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $8.31
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+20% Synergy $5.11
Dread Return Dread Return
+14% Synergy $0.44
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+11% Synergy $0.28
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+7% Synergy $2.99
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $6.82
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+7% Synergy $0.73
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $2.55
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+5% Synergy $1.11
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $0.93
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.83
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.39
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.57
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.86
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $29.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.72
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+0% Synergy $28.49
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+0% Synergy $0.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $5.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.52
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $5.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-17% Synergy $2.39
Cultivate Cultivate
-19% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
-26% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+30% Synergy $17.40
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+18% Synergy $14.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $6.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $15.76
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+9% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $54.49
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $18.43
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+4% Synergy $2.81
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
-3% Synergy $4.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Karador, Ghost Chieftain's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+24% Synergy $5.01
Greater Good Greater Good
+16% Synergy $5.23
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+12% Synergy $6.49
Necromancy Necromancy
+9% Synergy $19.25
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+8% Synergy $0.35
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $5.13
Hunting Grounds Hunting Grounds
+7% Synergy $1.77
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.97
Death's Oasis Death's Oasis
+5% Synergy $0.26
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+5% Synergy $12.39
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+4% Synergy $7.07
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $30.39
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+3% Synergy $0.37
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+0% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+0% Synergy $12.12
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
0% Synergy $1.77
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.78
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Karador, Ghost Chieftain to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+18% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+16% Synergy $26.76
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $10.91
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+5% Synergy $3.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $62.93
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.26
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.90
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.46
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $4.00
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $32.50
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.73
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $52.17
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+0% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-4% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Karador, Ghost Chieftain decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+12% Synergy $16.03
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+12% Synergy $12.09
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+10% Synergy $5.29
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $0.87
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+8% Synergy $1.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.98
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.50
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.53
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $9.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $31.69
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $31.25
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $9.80
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+4% Synergy $20.46
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.69
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $7.80
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $5.70
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+3% Synergy $0.37
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $15.62
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $1.87
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.25
Savannah Savannah
+2% Synergy
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+1% Synergy $0.28
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.40
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+0% Synergy $17.46
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+0% Synergy $1.50
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+0% Synergy $0.48
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+0% Synergy $0.39
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.37
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $1.34
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-7% Synergy $2.61
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-8% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-13% Synergy $0.31

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