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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past: Discard
Price tag $25.51

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 14% Aggro 13% Mill 9% Discard 7% Treasure 7%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past players are trying out in Discard decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+97% Synergy $3.39
Charging Strifeknight Charging Strifeknight
+100% Synergy $0.16

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past Discard game on their own.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+26% Synergy $12.45

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Discard plan in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+99% Synergy $0.28
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+99% Synergy $0.27
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+99% Synergy $0.18
Swarm, Being of Bees Swarm, Being of Bees
+99% Synergy $0.17
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+98% Synergy $0.42
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+98% Synergy $1.10
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+97% Synergy $0.75
The Infamous Cruelclaw The Infamous Cruelclaw
+97% Synergy $0.98
Boundary Lands Ranger Boundary Lands Ranger
+67% Synergy $0.06
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
+67% Synergy $0.45
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+66% Synergy $8.64
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+66% Synergy $0.18
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+66% Synergy $4.63
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+66% Synergy $0.11
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+66% Synergy $0.33
Rix Maadi Reveler Rix Maadi Reveler
+66% Synergy $0.22
Millikin Millikin
+66% Synergy $0.30
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+66% Synergy $0.26
Anje Falkenrath Anje Falkenrath
+65% Synergy $0.98
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+65% Synergy $1.80
Blazing Rootwalla Blazing Rootwalla
+65% Synergy $0.27
Kitchen Imp Kitchen Imp
+65% Synergy $0.31
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+65% Synergy $0.17
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+64% Synergy $2.71
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+64% Synergy $0.29
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+64% Synergy $7.95
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+64% Synergy $0.39
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+64% Synergy $0.85
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+64% Synergy $2.83
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+64% Synergy $0.52
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+63% Synergy $0.37
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+63% Synergy $4.78
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+63% Synergy $0.40
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+62% Synergy $1.10
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+60% Synergy $0.94
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+60% Synergy $1.42
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+56% Synergy $13.55
Anger Anger
+54% Synergy $0.42
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+51% Synergy $5.89
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+50% Synergy $0.31
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+49% Synergy $4.84
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+49% Synergy $0.44
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+49% Synergy $22.35
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+49% Synergy $1.44
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+49% Synergy $0.77
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+48% Synergy $3.03
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+46% Synergy $1.23
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+32% Synergy $11.72
Umaro, Raging Yeti Umaro, Raging Yeti
+100% Synergy $0.27
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+100% Synergy $0.46

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past's Discard deck ahead.

Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+64% Synergy $1.09
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+49% Synergy $0.21
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+33% Synergy $0.52
Starstorm Starstorm
+33% Synergy $0.30
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+32% Synergy $1.82
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+32% Synergy $2.89
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+32% Synergy $0.25
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+32% Synergy $0.62
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+26% Synergy $15.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $3.00
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+21% Synergy $0.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $12.67
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+15% Synergy $0.27
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.38
Bedevil Bedevil
-1% Synergy $0.30
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.19
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-10% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-14% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Discard game plan forward for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+72% Synergy $0.28
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+67% Synergy $0.40
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+63% Synergy $28.02
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+61% Synergy $7.61
Snort Snort
+48% Synergy $0.30
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+33% Synergy $0.30
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+32% Synergy $0.40
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+32% Synergy $0.28
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+30% Synergy $0.43
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+28% Synergy $5.63
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+28% Synergy $0.26
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+28% Synergy $0.27
Unearth Unearth
+28% Synergy $0.48
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+21% Synergy $0.31
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.23
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $2.85
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.21
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-17% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past Discard decks.

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+66% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+65% Synergy $3.93
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+33% Synergy $1.40
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+32% Synergy $2.29
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+32% Synergy $0.92
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $8.14
Key to the City Key to the City
+30% Synergy $1.03
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+30% Synergy $3.38
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+30% Synergy $0.51
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+30% Synergy $2.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Discard strategy in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past decks.

Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+33% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+33% Synergy $0.09
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+33% Synergy $0.33
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+33% Synergy $5.76
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+32% Synergy $0.25
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+31% Synergy $5.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.02

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past Discard decks.

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+66% Synergy $1.85
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+65% Synergy $17.43
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+65% Synergy $0.21
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+64% Synergy $8.36
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+63% Synergy $2.56
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+61% Synergy $38.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+57% Synergy $11.57
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+33% Synergy $1.43
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+33% Synergy $0.33
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+32% Synergy $0.26
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+32% Synergy $0.26
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+31% Synergy $0.36
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+28% Synergy $0.37
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+28% Synergy $0.25
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+28% Synergy $1.71
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+25% Synergy $9.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past's Discard strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.40
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-25% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-49% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past's Discard decks.

Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+69% Synergy $8.94
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+66% Synergy $0.11
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+65% Synergy $0.37
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+64% Synergy $1.09
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+63% Synergy $28.02
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+61% Synergy $39.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+60% Synergy $0.94
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+60% Synergy $1.42
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+53% Synergy $1.09
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+47% Synergy $0.23
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+45% Synergy $11.68
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+44% Synergy $5.42
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+36% Synergy $2.90
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+33% Synergy $17.82
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+31% Synergy $8.45
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+28% Synergy $26.54
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+26% Synergy $15.90
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $1.02
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+24% Synergy $0.52
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $3.00
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+20% Synergy $10.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $12.67
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+17% Synergy $7.98
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+13% Synergy $1.60
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.36
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-12% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.25
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-30% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
-31% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past: Discard.

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Tavern Brawler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dragon Cultist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Popular Entertainer Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tymna the Weaver Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tymna the Weaver
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Miara, Thorn of the Glade Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sengir, the Dark Baron Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tormod, the Desecrator Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tormod, the Desecrator
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Vial Smasher the Fierce Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Tormod, the Desecrator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Tormod, the Desecrator
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Krark, the Thumbless Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Iron Throne Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Criminal Past Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Criminal Past
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Cultist of the Absolute Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Haunted One Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Haunted One
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
The Prismatic Piper Vial Smasher the Fierce The Prismatic Piper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sengir, the Dark Baron Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Tormod, the Desecrator Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tormod, the Desecrator
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Vial Smasher the Fierce Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Burakos, Party Leader Dragon Cultist Burakos, Party Leader // Dragon Cultist
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer

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