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Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Price tag $15.41

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

#2633 Current Rank
#2336 Last Week
#2412 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.

Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+5% Synergy $0.38
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+3% Synergy $0.48
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+3% Synergy $0.27
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $17.40
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $2.64

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
+62% Synergy $2.11
Port Razer Port Razer
+52% Synergy $0.19
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+51% Synergy $3.09
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+49% Synergy $1.02
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+48% Synergy $3.60
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+46% Synergy $0.44
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+45% Synergy $24.47
Embercleave Embercleave
+44% Synergy $7.81
Anger Anger
+44% Synergy $1.49
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+44% Synergy $5.59

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
+43% Synergy $0.50
City on Fire City on Fire
+38% Synergy $8.08
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+34% Synergy $3.34
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+28% Synergy $3.69
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.22
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $7.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $28.80
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $11.61

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 $5.01
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+42% Synergy $0.26
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+42% Synergy $0.06
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+37% Synergy $1.23
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+36% Synergy $0.53
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+35% Synergy $0.53
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+32% Synergy $2.13
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+31% Synergy $1.12
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+28% Synergy $11.07
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+28% Synergy $0.55
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+28% Synergy $18.74
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+27% Synergy $12.20
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+26% Synergy $1.15
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+24% Synergy $2.26
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+23% Synergy $0.70
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+23% Synergy $0.43
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+19% Synergy $20.68
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+18% Synergy $77.79
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+16% Synergy $2.90
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+16% Synergy $0.17
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+15% Synergy $0.46
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+14% Synergy $1.05
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+14% Synergy $0.27
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+13% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+13% Synergy $1.92
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+13% Synergy $0.09
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+12% Synergy $31.45
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+10% Synergy $2.29
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+10% Synergy $2.71
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+9% Synergy $9.00
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+9% Synergy $0.16
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.77
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+9% Synergy $0.24
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+7% Synergy $5.81
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $12.22
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+6% Synergy $1.47
Balor Balor
+6% Synergy $3.04
Xorn Xorn
+5% Synergy $7.87
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+5% Synergy $0.46
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+5% Synergy $3.21
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+4% Synergy $3.52
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+4% Synergy $0.17
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+4% Synergy $1.23
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+3% Synergy $0.15
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $5.51
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
0% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.26
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-1% Synergy $18.98
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-5% Synergy $1.42

Instants

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

Savage Beating Savage Beating
+34% Synergy $7.28
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+30% Synergy $1.41
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+21% Synergy $0.28
Seething Song Seething Song
+17% Synergy $6.34
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+15% Synergy $1.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.01
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+9% Synergy $52.71
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+9% Synergy $0.14
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.18
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.70
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $4.19
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $1.87
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+5% Synergy $0.19
Expedite Expedite
+4% Synergy $0.35
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.14
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.17
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.43
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
0% Synergy $10.58
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-1% Synergy $0.47
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-2% Synergy $4.73
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $1.27
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-6% Synergy $7.59
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $9.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.46
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $9.52
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.28
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $6.72
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $4.17

Sorceries

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

World at War World at War
+33% Synergy $6.20
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+28% Synergy $2.95
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+19% Synergy $0.97
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+17% Synergy $13.64
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+15% Synergy $0.46
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+14% Synergy $2.63
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+10% Synergy $1.88
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+7% Synergy $5.13
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $0.86
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.32
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.10
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $6.61
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+6% Synergy $0.04
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.08
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.08
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.10
By Force By Force
+4% Synergy $0.37
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+4% Synergy $0.09
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+2% Synergy $0.38
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
0% Synergy $2.52
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
0% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.24
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-3% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.02
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $8.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.30
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+27% Synergy $1.45
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $37.23
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.20
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+21% Synergy $2.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+19% Synergy $6.84
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+19% Synergy $8.56
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+19% Synergy $0.82
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.12
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $39.60
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+15% Synergy $9.06
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $5.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $9.90
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $19.88
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $6.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.32
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.52
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.39
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.39
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+5% Synergy $1.97
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.29
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.96
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+5% Synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $5.06
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.54
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.30
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $32.42
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.91
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $2.02
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
0% Synergy $4.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+43% Synergy $0.77
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+39% Synergy $0.54
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+38% Synergy $19.61
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+32% Synergy $0.10
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+27% Synergy $4.28
Fervor Fervor
+22% Synergy $3.66
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+18% Synergy $0.17
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $7.71
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $10.57
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+10% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.78
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.13
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+6% Synergy $6.66
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $9.44
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $3.04
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+4% Synergy $0.20
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+4% Synergy $0.55
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+2% Synergy $7.35
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.09
Powerbalance Powerbalance
0% Synergy $0.29
Repercussion Repercussion
0% Synergy $6.10
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-18% Synergy $1.74

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+38% Synergy $2.12
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+22% Synergy $0.32
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+3% Synergy $5.58
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.63
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+1% Synergy $1.01
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-1% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+28% Synergy $0.32
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $17.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+19% Synergy $7.92
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $0.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.03
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+13% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $39.21
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.11
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $0.85
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+4% Synergy $0.10
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+4% Synergy $1.74
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+2% Synergy $2.55
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.15
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $12.99
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.07
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $3.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+25% Synergy $3.55
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.62
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.09
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.05
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.12

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.43
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.02
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $8.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.46

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