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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $22.24

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage
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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 67%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage Spellslinger game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+76% Synergy $69.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+76% Synergy $38.67
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+71% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+98% Synergy $8.26
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+98% Synergy $28.91
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+96% Synergy $4.47
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+96% Synergy $31.80
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+96% Synergy $0.33
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+94% Synergy $0.28
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+94% Synergy $0.20
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+93% Synergy $1.39
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+92% Synergy $18.58
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+92% Synergy $6.29
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+92% Synergy $3.04
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+85% Synergy $1.55
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+85% Synergy $29.93
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+78% Synergy $1.41
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+75% Synergy $0.50
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+74% Synergy $5.77
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+72% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $0.59
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+60% Synergy $1.72

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage's Spellslinger deck ahead.

You Come to a River You Come to a River
+99% Synergy $0.28
Leap Leap
+98% Synergy $0.56
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+97% Synergy $0.39
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+96% Synergy $2.77
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+95% Synergy $0.21
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+93% Synergy $4.70
Expedite Expedite
+92% Synergy $0.70
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+86% Synergy $0.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+82% Synergy $1.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+82% Synergy $6.91
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+82% Synergy $0.32
Consider Consider
+78% Synergy $0.32
Big Score Big Score
+74% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+70% Synergy $1.67
Negate Negate
+68% Synergy $0.31
Opt Opt
+66% Synergy $0.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+62% Synergy $3.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+59% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+58% Synergy $1.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+48% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage.

Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+96% Synergy $3.76
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+95% Synergy $1.35
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+95% Synergy $0.34
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+94% Synergy $0.33
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+81% Synergy $9.57
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+80% Synergy $0.41
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.28
Windfall Windfall
+75% Synergy $5.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+75% Synergy $1.10
Ponder Ponder
+63% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage Spellslinger decks.

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+99% Synergy $30.47
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+95% Synergy $19.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+71% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Stranglehold Stranglehold
+99% Synergy $7.50
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+99% Synergy $6.22
City on Fire City on Fire
+97% Synergy $12.18
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+94% Synergy $5.97
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+90% Synergy $0.75
Propaganda Propaganda
+85% Synergy $2.54

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage Spellslinger decks.

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+95% Synergy $7.74
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+73% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage's Spellslinger strategy.

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+90% Synergy $0.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+64% Synergy $2.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage's Spellslinger decks.

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+97% Synergy $0.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+89% Synergy $1.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+82% Synergy $6.91
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+78% Synergy $15.42
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+74% Synergy $0.45
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+65% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
+57% Synergy $17.43
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+55% Synergy $2.50
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+55% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+54% Synergy $0.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+49% Synergy $10.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage: Spellslinger.

Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cloakwood Hermit Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Krark, the Thumbless Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Krark, the Thumbless // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Krark, the Thumbless Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Krark, the Thumbless // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Cecily, Haunted Mage Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Cecily, Haunted Mage // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Clan Crafter Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Clan Crafter
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dungeon Delver Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dungeon Delver
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Vadrik, Astral Archmage Vadrik, Astral Archmage
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Twelfth Doctor Bill Potts The Twelfth Doctor // Bill Potts
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality

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