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Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Price tag $10.52

Legendary CreatureTiefling Barbarian

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2315 Current Rank
#2268 Last Week
#2343 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karlach, Fury of Avernus.

Background Cards

Karlach, Fury of Avernus can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karlach, Fury of Avernus decks.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+25% Synergy $36.85
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+24% Synergy $4.85
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+23% Synergy $4.85
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+15% Synergy $5.61
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+12% Synergy $0.41

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Karlach, Fury of Avernus's abilities and overall game plan.

Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+67% Synergy $4.05
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+56% Synergy $1.69
Port Razer Port Razer
+55% Synergy $0.54
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+53% Synergy $1.20
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+52% Synergy $4.02
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+50% Synergy $0.34
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+49% Synergy $7.36
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+48% Synergy $0.08
Anger Anger
+47% Synergy $1.61
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+47% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Karlach, Fury of Avernus decks.

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+47% Synergy $0.47
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+38% Synergy $4.04
City on Fire City on Fire
+38% Synergy $5.62
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+32% Synergy $1.86
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+20% Synergy $0.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.30
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.78
Abrade Abrade
+11% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+9% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $26.15
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $7.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Karlach, Fury of Avernus's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+43% Synergy $4.18
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+42% Synergy $0.33
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+38% Synergy $2.13
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+37% Synergy $0.50
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+35% Synergy $0.91
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+34% Synergy $9.09
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+34% Synergy $1.03
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+33% Synergy $0.42
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+32% Synergy $13.15
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+30% Synergy $1.51
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+28% Synergy $1.32
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+28% Synergy $16.89
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+27% Synergy $0.77
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+26% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+23% Synergy $70.01
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+20% Synergy $21.28
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+18% Synergy $0.24
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+18% Synergy $7.23
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+17% Synergy $1.65
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+17% Synergy $0.16
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+17% Synergy $0.21
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+16% Synergy $27.60
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+15% Synergy $0.19
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+15% Synergy $0.13
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+15% Synergy $0.31
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+13% Synergy $2.17
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+12% Synergy $2.09
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+11% Synergy $0.17
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+11% Synergy $5.07
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+11% Synergy $2.33
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+10% Synergy $0.36
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+9% Synergy $11.87
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+9% Synergy $0.15
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.94
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+8% Synergy $5.38
Xorn Xorn
+8% Synergy $4.91
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+8% Synergy $0.03
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+6% Synergy $3.94
Balor Balor
+6% Synergy $2.27
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+5% Synergy $0.24
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+5% Synergy $0.34
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+4% Synergy $1.20
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+3% Synergy $0.20
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+2% Synergy $27.81
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $2.69
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+2% Synergy $4.51
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+1% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-5% Synergy $0.79
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-7% Synergy $14.70

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Karlach, Fury of Avernus safe.

Savage Beating Savage Beating
+38% Synergy $8.25
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+34% Synergy $1.76
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+21% Synergy $0.36
Seething Song Seething Song
+19% Synergy $6.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+18% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.62
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $0.99
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+9% Synergy $0.07
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+8% Synergy $2.75
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.20
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $1.93
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+4% Synergy $0.12
Expedite Expedite
+3% Synergy $0.53
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+2% Synergy $0.83
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $0.53
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.57
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
-1% Synergy $8.75
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $1.39
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $5.53
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-6% Synergy $5.81
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $8.43
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $8.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.68
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $5.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $4.20
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-14% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Karlach, Fury of Avernus's game plan and control the board.

World at War World at War
+38% Synergy $7.38
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+32% Synergy $4.00
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+21% Synergy $1.09
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+17% Synergy $2.07
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+16% Synergy $0.51
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+16% Synergy $11.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.73
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+8% Synergy $1.76
Suplex Suplex
+8% Synergy $0.12
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $0.82
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $6.51
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+6% Synergy $0.07
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+5% Synergy $0.14
By Force By Force
+5% Synergy $0.36
Blaze Blaze
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.07
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.08
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+1% Synergy $0.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.23
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-1% Synergy $4.41
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.29
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+46% Synergy $7.95
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+44% Synergy $24.71
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+38% Synergy $7.32
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+32% Synergy $2.29
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $35.07
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $2.15
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+19% Synergy $0.64
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $1.77
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $9.77
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+17% Synergy $10.68
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.31
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $12.75
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.11
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $17.15
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+7% Synergy $3.40
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.33
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+6% Synergy $0.99
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+6% Synergy $0.97
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+6% Synergy $6.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.45
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $1.73
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.21
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $2.39
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $1.06
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.35
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $31.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Karlach, Fury of Avernus's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+46% Synergy $0.57
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+42% Synergy $0.60
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+38% Synergy $18.73
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+35% Synergy $0.05
Fervor Fervor
+27% Synergy $3.31
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+25% Synergy $4.58
Bedlam Bedlam
+20% Synergy $9.01
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+17% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.55
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+10% Synergy $0.10
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $8.53
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.19
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+6% Synergy $0.10
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.01
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+5% Synergy $0.05
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+5% Synergy $0.49
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+5% Synergy $11.33
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $5.49
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+3% Synergy $4.91
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+2% Synergy $5.91
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
0% Synergy $1.41
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.26
Repercussion Repercussion
-1% Synergy $5.86
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-3% Synergy $0.35
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-20% Synergy $1.97

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Karlach, Fury of Avernus to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+37% Synergy $2.66
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+23% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+2% Synergy $1.00
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+2% Synergy $5.10
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+33% Synergy $0.25
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+22% Synergy $16.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+21% Synergy $11.65
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+19% Synergy $0.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $1.98
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+13% Synergy $0.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $34.54
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+7% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.14
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.16
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+5% Synergy $2.48
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+3% Synergy $1.11
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+3% Synergy $0.94
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+2% Synergy $0.14
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $2.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+28% Synergy $3.61
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.24
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.20
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+10% Synergy $3.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $4.82
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.44
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $17.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.22
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $0.96
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Karlach, Fury of Avernus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.57
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.03
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.68

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus.

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dragon Cultist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Popular Entertainer Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Sword Coast Sailor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Sword Coast Sailor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Raised by Giants Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Raised by Giants
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Tavern Brawler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Veteran Soldier Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Veteran Soldier
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Feywild Visitor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Feywild Visitor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Flaming Fist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Folk Hero Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Folk Hero
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Noble Heritage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Noble Heritage
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Haktos the Unscarred Haktos the Unscarred
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Velomachus Lorehold Velomachus Lorehold
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills