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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $22.19

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 62% Extra Combats 14% Treasure 13% Aggro 4% Flying 2%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut's Flying builds — cards that lean hardest into the Flying theme.

Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+97% Synergy $0.37
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+96% Synergy $0.39
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+93% Synergy $0.46
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+89% Synergy $0.25
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+60% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut Flying game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Flying plan in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+74% Synergy $0.21
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+74% Synergy $0.29
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+73% Synergy $1.09
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+72% Synergy $0.49
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+71% Synergy $3.68
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+71% Synergy $15.52
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+70% Synergy $0.46
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+70% Synergy $4.28
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+70% Synergy $118.14
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+70% Synergy $5.24
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+68% Synergy $28.91
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+68% Synergy $50.74
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+61% Synergy $26.00
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+49% Synergy $5.05
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+49% Synergy $1.18
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+48% Synergy $0.77
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+48% Synergy $5.80
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+47% Synergy $16.12
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+47% Synergy $19.55
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+47% Synergy $0.99
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy $0.40
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+46% Synergy $0.36
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+44% Synergy $6.65
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+44% Synergy $11.09
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+33% Synergy $0.37
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+32% Synergy $0.43
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+31% Synergy $1.02
Ragefire Hellkite Ragefire Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.21
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+24% Synergy $0.25
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+24% Synergy $1.08
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+23% Synergy $0.35
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+23% Synergy $0.56
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.37
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+23% Synergy $0.30
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+23% Synergy $5.05
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+22% Synergy $0.29
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+22% Synergy $14.26
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy $9.86
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+22% Synergy $0.12
Port Razer Port Razer
+21% Synergy $1.32
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+21% Synergy $2.66
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+21% Synergy $0.34
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+20% Synergy $10.49
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+16% Synergy $6.70
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+14% Synergy $4.33
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+9% Synergy $1.93
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+6% Synergy $18.78
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+5% Synergy $1.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut's Flying deck ahead.

Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+49% Synergy $6.66
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+49% Synergy $0.30
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+48% Synergy $2.84
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+47% Synergy $9.52
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+47% Synergy $3.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+44% Synergy $0.27
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+40% Synergy $0.34
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+39% Synergy $9.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+36% Synergy $16.00
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+33% Synergy $0.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+32% Synergy $69.27
Subdue Subdue
+24% Synergy $0.41
Back to Nature Back to Nature
+24% Synergy $0.35
Reclaim Reclaim
+24% Synergy $0.20
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+23% Synergy $2.54
Signal the Clans Signal the Clans
+23% Synergy $0.43
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+23% Synergy $0.32
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+23% Synergy $0.37
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+22% Synergy $0.29
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+22% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+21% Synergy $4.61
Overprotect Overprotect
+19% Synergy $1.58
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+19% Synergy $4.45
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+16% Synergy $5.86
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+14% Synergy $2.00
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Flying game plan forward for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Vandalblast Vandalblast
+31% Synergy $1.10
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+28% Synergy $6.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+28% Synergy $4.48
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.40
Earthquake Earthquake
+24% Synergy $0.49
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+24% Synergy $0.33
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+23% Synergy $6.06
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+22% Synergy $3.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.18
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+21% Synergy $4.91
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+19% Synergy $0.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $1.53
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+15% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $6.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+12% Synergy $1.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.89
Decimate Decimate
+2% Synergy $0.34
Cultivate Cultivate
+0% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.88

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut Flying decks.

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+71% Synergy $30.47
Skyship Weatherlight Skyship Weatherlight
+24% Synergy $2.05
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+24% Synergy $0.77
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+24% Synergy $0.20
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.71
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+23% Synergy $9.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $1.71
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+20% Synergy $4.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Flying strategy in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut decks.

Stranglehold Stranglehold
+73% Synergy $7.50
City on Fire City on Fire
+68% Synergy $12.18
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+49% Synergy $0.22
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+47% Synergy $0.83
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+46% Synergy $0.30
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+46% Synergy $3.56
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+39% Synergy $35.58
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+32% Synergy $3.45
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+32% Synergy $11.90
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.29
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+29% Synergy $0.32
Steely Resolve Steely Resolve
+24% Synergy $18.98
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+24% Synergy $0.42
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+24% Synergy $8.94
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+23% Synergy $0.39
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+23% Synergy $7.53
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+21% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+21% Synergy $10.97
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+20% Synergy $0.66
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+19% Synergy $8.04
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+17% Synergy $1.43
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+14% Synergy $0.39
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+14% Synergy $3.96
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $0.97
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+11% Synergy $5.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut's Flying game plan.

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+24% Synergy $0.41
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+24% Synergy $2.40
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+23% Synergy $3.49
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+21% Synergy $3.89

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut Flying build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Tarkir Defiant Thundermaw Invasion of Tarkir
+24% Synergy $2.12

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut Flying decks.

Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+24% Synergy $0.80
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+24% Synergy $0.30
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+24% Synergy $0.38
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+24% Synergy $0.60
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+24% Synergy $1.94
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.37
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.36
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $28.42
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+21% Synergy $0.45
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $1.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+16% Synergy $7.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+13% Synergy $0.41
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $50.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut's Flying strategy.

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+73% Synergy $0.32
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+71% Synergy $0.49
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+32% Synergy $0.31
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $1.69
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut's Flying decks.

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+65% Synergy $1.69
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+63% Synergy $0.33
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+46% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.37
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+32% Synergy $0.31
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+27% Synergy $0.29
Gnottvold Slumbermound Gnottvold Slumbermound
+24% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+24% Synergy $0.32
Bleeding Woods Bleeding Woods
+23% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+22% Synergy $0.33
Timber Gorge Timber Gorge
+22% Synergy $0.23
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+21% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+19% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $51.14
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $37.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+17% Synergy $18.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $28.93
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $28.70
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $18.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+16% Synergy $35.90
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $6.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $12.47
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+13% Synergy $2.20
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+12% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+12% Synergy $0.32
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+8% Synergy $9.07
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+7% Synergy $2.90
Game Trail Game Trail
+5% Synergy $0.27
Commercial District Commercial District
+5% Synergy $8.29
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $6.39
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+0% Synergy $5.08
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-6% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut: Flying.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Acolyte of Bahamut Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Acolyte of Bahamut

Other Available Backgrounds

Karlach, Fury of Avernus can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin