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Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Price tag $12.57

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

#2235 Current Rank
#2465 Last Week
#2366 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.

Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+8% Synergy $5.46
Frontline War-Rager Frontline War-Rager
+3% Synergy $0.02
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+2% Synergy $0.09
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+2% Synergy $0.18

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
+64% Synergy $1.98
Port Razer Port Razer
+53% Synergy $0.39
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+52% Synergy $3.73
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+50% Synergy $1.27
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+49% Synergy $3.56
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+48% Synergy $0.50
Anger Anger
+46% Synergy $1.79
Embercleave Embercleave
+46% Synergy $8.62
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+45% Synergy $6.19
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+45% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

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

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+44% Synergy $0.72
City on Fire City on Fire
+38% Synergy $7.28
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+35% Synergy $3.54
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+28% Synergy $2.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.08
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+12% Synergy $7.55
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $3.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $50.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $25.32
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $10.53

Creatures

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

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+44% Synergy $4.74
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+44% Synergy $0.32
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+44% Synergy $0.06
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+38% Synergy $1.21
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+37% Synergy $0.41
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+35% Synergy $0.54
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+34% Synergy $2.17
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+31% Synergy $1.19
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $11.54
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+28% Synergy $0.50
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+28% Synergy $13.00
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+28% Synergy $18.87
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+27% Synergy $1.06
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+26% Synergy $2.21
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+25% Synergy $0.32
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+24% Synergy $0.84
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+21% Synergy $71.97
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+19% Synergy $20.87
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+16% Synergy $3.37
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+16% Synergy $0.26
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+16% Synergy $0.42
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+15% Synergy $0.27
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+14% Synergy $0.22
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.17
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+13% Synergy $30.05
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+13% Synergy $2.61
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+13% Synergy $0.08
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+11% Synergy $2.05
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+11% Synergy $9.13
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+11% Synergy $2.53
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+9% Synergy $0.17
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+9% Synergy $0.20
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.86
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+9% Synergy $0.23
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+7% Synergy $6.67
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+7% Synergy $11.87
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+7% Synergy $1.83
Xorn Xorn
+6% Synergy $7.02
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+6% Synergy $0.33
Balor Balor
+6% Synergy $3.13
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+6% Synergy $0.08
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+5% Synergy $0.21
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+4% Synergy $3.41
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+4% Synergy $1.57
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+3% Synergy $0.18
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+2% Synergy $4.19
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+1% Synergy $9.17
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
0% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.25
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-1% Synergy $24.25

Instants

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

Savage Beating Savage Beating
+37% Synergy $8.46
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+32% Synergy $1.68
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+22% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+19% Synergy $5.84
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy $1.00
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.06
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.69
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+9% Synergy $0.09
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.10
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $3.57
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $2.03
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+5% Synergy $0.19
Expedite Expedite
+4% Synergy $0.35
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $1.01
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.48
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+1% Synergy $1.35
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
-1% Synergy $9.25
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-2% Synergy $5.77
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $1.37
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-6% Synergy $8.88
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-6% Synergy $5.91
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $8.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.43
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $6.28
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-13% Synergy $0.32
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $5.17

Sorceries

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

World at War World at War
+35% Synergy $6.13
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+30% Synergy $3.29
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+19% Synergy $1.09
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+17% Synergy $2.02
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+17% Synergy $13.03
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+14% Synergy $0.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.99
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $5.47
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $0.90
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.28
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $7.07
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+6% Synergy $0.07
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.10
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.14
By Force By Force
+5% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.15
Blaze Blaze
+4% Synergy $0.16
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.04
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+2% Synergy $0.28
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
0% Synergy $4.06
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
0% Synergy $0.08
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.24
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-3% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+44% Synergy $24.82
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+34% Synergy $5.28
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $1.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $36.19
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $2.18
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+22% Synergy $1.98
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+19% Synergy $10.16
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+18% Synergy $0.82
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+17% Synergy $4.81
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $35.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.28
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+15% Synergy $8.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.31
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $3.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $18.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $12.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.54
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.44
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.40
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.76
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $3.66
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+5% Synergy $0.92
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+5% Synergy $5.06
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $0.99
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+4% Synergy $0.29
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $1.91
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $1.42
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $35.57
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $34.63
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+40% Synergy $0.58
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+39% Synergy $19.45
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+34% Synergy $0.07
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+26% Synergy $4.30
Fervor Fervor
+24% Synergy $3.23
Bedlam Bedlam
+18% Synergy $7.39
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+17% Synergy $0.11
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+12% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+11% Synergy $9.69
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.74
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+9% Synergy $0.15
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+7% Synergy $0.09
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $9.44
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+4% Synergy $6.83
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $4.29
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.10
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+4% Synergy $0.05
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+4% Synergy $9.94
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.11
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+2% Synergy $5.38
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.27
Repercussion Repercussion
-1% Synergy $6.05
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-19% Synergy $1.76

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+39% Synergy $2.41
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+21% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+3% Synergy $0.89
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+3% Synergy $4.99
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.56
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $4.06

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.33
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+30% Synergy $0.31
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $15.66
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+19% Synergy $9.63
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $0.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.59
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+13% Synergy $0.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $35.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.15
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.14
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $1.25
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+3% Synergy $1.38
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $1.73
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.18
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $12.75
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.01
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $2.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+26% Synergy $3.60
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $4.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.14
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.88
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $20.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $1.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.38

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.48
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.43

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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 Tavern Brawler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Raised by Giants Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Raised by Giants
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
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
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute
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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
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
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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Flaming Fist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Folk Hero Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Folk Hero
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Feywild Visitor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Feywild Visitor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Noble Heritage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Noble Heritage
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
Haktos the Unscarred Haktos the Unscarred
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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Criminal Past Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor