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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $24.53

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 53% Treasure 22% Dragons 8% Equipment 4% Aggro 2%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist Equipment game on their own.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+42% Synergy $112.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy $131.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Equipment plan in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Imperial Hellkite Imperial Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.24
Rorix Bladewing Rorix Bladewing
+49% Synergy $0.17
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+49% Synergy $0.19
Shivan Dragon Shivan Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.85
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+49% Synergy $2.48
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+49% Synergy $15.71
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+48% Synergy $0.31
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+48% Synergy $1.77
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+48% Synergy $0.13
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+48% Synergy $0.27
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.29
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+47% Synergy $2.35
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+46% Synergy $1.87
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+46% Synergy $0.45
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+46% Synergy $0.26
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+46% Synergy $2.79
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+46% Synergy $1.21
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+46% Synergy $4.89
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+46% Synergy $0.79
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+46% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+45% Synergy $0.24
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+45% Synergy $0.37
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+44% Synergy $0.39
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+44% Synergy $4.36
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+44% Synergy $2.46
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+43% Synergy $0.27
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+42% Synergy $5.01
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+42% Synergy $1.36
Anger Anger
+37% Synergy $0.81
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+37% Synergy $0.50
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+35% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+29% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist's Equipment deck ahead.

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+66% Synergy $0.24
Stun Stun
+46% Synergy $0.18
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+46% Synergy $5.12
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+42% Synergy $0.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+39% Synergy $0.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+31% Synergy $4.47
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+27% Synergy $0.36
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+25% Synergy $3.40
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.83
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+59% Synergy $0.68
Wildfire Howl Wildfire Howl
+49% Synergy $0.13
Obliterating Bolt Obliterating Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+46% Synergy $3.83
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+45% Synergy $2.81
Boltwave Boltwave
+43% Synergy $2.88
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+40% Synergy $2107.72
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+39% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist Equipment decks.

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+96% Synergy $31.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+59% Synergy $2.46
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+49% Synergy $1.66
Spellbook Spellbook
+49% Synergy $4.50
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+49% Synergy $15.33
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+49% Synergy $4.66
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+49% Synergy $17.41
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+49% Synergy $0.56
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+49% Synergy $11.35
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+48% Synergy $2.29
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+48% Synergy $10.35
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+48% Synergy $35.22
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+48% Synergy $14.15
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+48% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+47% Synergy $9.79
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+47% Synergy $2.18
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+47% Synergy $1.46
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+47% Synergy $19.39
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+47% Synergy $49.30
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+47% Synergy $2.94
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+47% Synergy $16.79
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+46% Synergy $13.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+45% Synergy $39.13
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+45% Synergy $2.60
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+45% Synergy $6.10
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+44% Synergy $1.37
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+43% Synergy $2.49
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+43% Synergy $15.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+43% Synergy $11.83
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $30.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+40% Synergy $7.55
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+39% Synergy $30.07
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+38% Synergy $4.77
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+37% Synergy $45.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist decks.

Stranglehold Stranglehold
+97% Synergy $7.46
City on Fire City on Fire
+85% Synergy $11.99
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+49% Synergy $0.83
Burrowing Burrowing
+49% Synergy $0.23
Glassworks // Shattered Yard Glassworks // Shattered Yard
+49% Synergy $0.22
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+49% Synergy $4.60
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+49% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+48% Synergy $3.37
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+47% Synergy $0.19
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+46% Synergy $17.47
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+46% Synergy $2.04
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+46% Synergy $4.72
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+45% Synergy $10.71
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+42% Synergy $0.34
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+41% Synergy $1.44
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+41% Synergy $35.03
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+28% Synergy $7.27

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist Equipment decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+75% Synergy $0.40
Mountain Stronghold Mountain Stronghold
+49% Synergy $7.11
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+49% Synergy $1.77
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+48% Synergy $0.75
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+48% Synergy $21.35
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+48% Synergy $2.04
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+48% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+48% Synergy $1.86
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+47% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+47% Synergy $0.79
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+46% Synergy $2.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+41% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+38% Synergy $3.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+37% Synergy $7.41
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+36% Synergy $0.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+29% Synergy $7.56

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist's Equipment strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+45% Synergy $1.89
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+42% Synergy $4.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+40% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $1.92
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+27% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist's Equipment decks.

Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+49% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+47% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+46% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+45% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+44% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist: Equipment.

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Popular Entertainer Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Sword Coast Sailor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Sword Coast Sailor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Tavern Brawler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Raised by Giants Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Raised by Giants
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Veteran Soldier Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Veteran Soldier
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Feywild Visitor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Feywild Visitor
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 Flaming Fist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Folk Hero Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Folk Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Noble Heritage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Noble Heritage
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Popular Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Passionate Archaeologist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Tavern Brawler Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Tavern Brawler
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Criminal Past Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole

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