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Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Price tag $19.25

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

#2452 Current Rank
#2545 Last Week
#2490 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.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $16.81

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
+56% Synergy $2.52
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+49% Synergy $1.21
Port Razer Port Razer
+49% Synergy $0.28
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+48% Synergy $6.18
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+47% Synergy $3.44
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+44% Synergy $31.46
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.53
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+42% Synergy $0.64
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+42% Synergy $0.45
Anger Anger
+42% Synergy $1.99

Top Cards

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

Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+35% Synergy $7.32
City on Fire City on Fire
+35% Synergy $10.37
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+28% Synergy $5.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.58
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+18% Synergy $0.12
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $10.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $1.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.73

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+41% Synergy $0.26
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+41% Synergy $6.82
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+40% Synergy $5.30
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+40% Synergy $0.07
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+34% Synergy $3.33
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+34% Synergy $0.85
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+33% Synergy $0.32
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+31% Synergy $1.95
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+30% Synergy $5.69
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+28% Synergy $20.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+26% Synergy $11.18
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+25% Synergy $14.40
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+24% Synergy $0.74
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+24% Synergy $4.66
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+22% Synergy $0.97
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+21% Synergy $0.52
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+20% Synergy $1.78
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+18% Synergy $79.96
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+16% Synergy $26.28
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+15% Synergy $1.95
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+15% Synergy $0.48
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+13% Synergy $3.40
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+13% Synergy $0.27
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+13% Synergy $0.17
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+12% Synergy $0.23
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+12% Synergy $0.14
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+12% Synergy $0.11
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $37.52
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+9% Synergy $0.19
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.66
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+8% Synergy $2.34
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+8% Synergy $5.61
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+8% Synergy $0.33
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+7% Synergy $0.67
Balor Balor
+6% Synergy $3.41
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+5% Synergy $3.21
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+4% Synergy $2.42
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+4% Synergy $0.18
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.18
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+3% Synergy $1.30
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+3% Synergy $3.09
Xorn Xorn
+2% Synergy $7.99
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $9.15
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+2% Synergy $16.14
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy $13.63
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $5.54
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
0% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-4% Synergy $3.46
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-8% Synergy $2.12

Instants

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

Savage Beating Savage Beating
+31% Synergy $8.48
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+27% Synergy $5.33
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+19% Synergy $1.64
Seething Song Seething Song
+14% Synergy $9.71
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.78
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.17
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+6% Synergy $0.17
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+6% Synergy $0.17
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $62.01
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.59
Expedite Expedite
+3% Synergy $0.69
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+3% Synergy $1.78
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $3.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.33
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
0% Synergy $14.12
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $6.20
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-5% Synergy $1.50
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-6% Synergy $12.38
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $9.63
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $8.67
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $12.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $11.47
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.45
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-13% Synergy $7.66
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $6.16
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $2.96

Sorceries

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

World at War World at War
+31% Synergy $8.49
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+28% Synergy $3.28
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+17% Synergy $1.23
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+16% Synergy $2.60
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+16% Synergy $14.81
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+12% Synergy $0.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+10% Synergy $1.58
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.07
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.36
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.11
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $2.01
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+6% Synergy $3.37
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.11
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.12
By Force By Force
+5% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+3% Synergy $0.14
Insurrection Insurrection
+3% Synergy $8.06
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+3% Synergy $0.47
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.15
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
0% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.15
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $3.63
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-3% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.07
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-7% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+41% Synergy $8.80
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $6.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+25% Synergy $2.14
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+24% Synergy $40.10
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.35
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+19% Synergy $2.88
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $9.54
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+18% Synergy $1.33
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $2.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $2.24
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+14% Synergy $7.43
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.04
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $29.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $24.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.38
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.45
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $11.62
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $2.14
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $4.12
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.84
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.31
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+5% Synergy
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.40
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+4% Synergy $2.44
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.23
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $37.16
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $2.37
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+3% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $44.79
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $5.18
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $41.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+37% Synergy $0.62
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+33% Synergy $24.97
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+31% Synergy $0.07
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+28% Synergy $5.05
Fervor Fervor
+19% Synergy $5.39
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+16% Synergy $0.10
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $23.48
Bedlam Bedlam
+13% Synergy $8.11
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.17
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+7% Synergy $6.98
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $0.75
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+7% Synergy $0.29
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+7% Synergy $0.13
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.53
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+5% Synergy $0.58
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+3% Synergy $9.54
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+3% Synergy $2.33
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.17
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+2% Synergy $0.30
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.11
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy $0.72
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+1% Synergy $0.28
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+1% Synergy $1.27
Repercussion Repercussion
-1% Synergy $6.93
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-16% Synergy $1.86

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 $2.15
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+21% Synergy $0.30
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.42
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $3.18

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+27% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.27
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+18% Synergy $15.29
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+17% Synergy $10.90
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $0.92
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+13% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+6% Synergy $1.64
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $45.08
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.08
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $1.10
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.10
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $15.72
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.13
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $2.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.71
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $1.97
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $5.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+25% Synergy $3.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.53
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+8% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.88
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.45
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $31.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $1.94
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $11.47

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