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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler
Price tag $12.80

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Far Traveler
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 33% Aggro 17% Blink 11% Extra Combats 11% Burn 6% Cantrips 6% Energy 6% Tokens 6% Vehicles 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3379 Current Rank
#3318 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler.

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler's abilities and overall game plan.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+34% Synergy $3.60
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+32% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+30% Synergy $19.04
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+27% Synergy $14.54
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+27% Synergy $9.32
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $1.79
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+25% Synergy $3.74
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $1.84
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+23% Synergy $24.82
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+23% Synergy $1.66

Top Cards

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

Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $12.34
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+20% Synergy $1.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+15% Synergy $0.08
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.46
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $34.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $50.95
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.00
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $25.52

Creatures

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

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+21% Synergy $18.60
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+21% Synergy $17.96
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+20% Synergy $24.63
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+19% Synergy $0.25
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+18% Synergy $1.86
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+17% Synergy $0.52
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+17% Synergy $0.59
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+16% Synergy $10.26
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+16% Synergy $0.08
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+16% Synergy $0.09
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+16% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+15% Synergy $21.15
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+15% Synergy $0.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+14% Synergy $4.17
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+14% Synergy $0.45
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+14% Synergy $2.87
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+14% Synergy $0.16
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+13% Synergy $3.56
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+13% Synergy $0.21
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+13% Synergy $0.13
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+13% Synergy $0.07
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+13% Synergy $0.10
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+13% Synergy $3.51
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+13% Synergy $0.87
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+12% Synergy $71.48
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+12% Synergy $0.15
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+12% Synergy $0.25
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+12% Synergy $0.10
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+12% Synergy $6.19
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+12% Synergy $0.21
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+11% Synergy $0.10
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+10% Synergy $11.50
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
+10% Synergy $0.65
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+10% Synergy $0.24
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+10% Synergy $0.23
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+9% Synergy $3.55
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+9% Synergy $0.13
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+8% Synergy $1.12
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+8% Synergy $12.20
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $16.56
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $3.35
Solitude Solitude
+8% Synergy $19.88
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+1% Synergy $2.86
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+1% Synergy $4.46
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
0% Synergy $1.43
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+14% Synergy $0.59
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+10% Synergy $1.28
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.34
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $1.70
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+9% Synergy $1.12
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.23
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy $9.06
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $8.12
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $3.54
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+7% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $1.06
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $1.00
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $17.03
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+5% Synergy $5.11
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.70
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $1.44
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $0.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.18
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-2% Synergy $1.58
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-7% Synergy $1.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.73
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-27% Synergy $4.69

Sorceries

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

Exorcise Exorcise
+14% Synergy $0.34
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+7% Synergy $3.56
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $3.74
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+6% Synergy $0.05
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+6% Synergy $1.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $2.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.35
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+1% Synergy $0.26
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+16% Synergy $3.67
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+13% Synergy $4.98
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $5.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+7% Synergy $7.33
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $3.58
Embercleave Embercleave
+3% Synergy $8.62
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $0.82
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.26
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.12
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $10.13
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $35.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $18.49

Enchantments

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

Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+17% Synergy $0.49
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+15% Synergy $19.45
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+15% Synergy $0.60
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $6.28
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+13% Synergy $0.42
City on Fire City on Fire
+13% Synergy $7.34
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+12% Synergy $0.45
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+11% Synergy $8.10
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.58
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+9% Synergy $5.50
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $7.10
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+8% Synergy $0.11
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+8% Synergy $4.30
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.14
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+7% Synergy $5.67
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.42
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $4.35
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+3% Synergy $0.17
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.52
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.72
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $20.79
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $4.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+12% Synergy $2.40
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+6% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+16% Synergy $16.80
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $4.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.15
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+7% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $5.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.45
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.49
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.59
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-9% Synergy $0.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $2.88
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.27
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.24
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $2.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-12% Synergy $0.66
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-15% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.21
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+13% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.07
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+12% Synergy $1.46
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+9% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.55
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+7% Synergy $11.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.18
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $7.76
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.18
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $26.74
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.16
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.29
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-1% Synergy $0.43
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-1% Synergy $0.04
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $326.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $5.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.15
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.20
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-4% Synergy $8.65
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-8% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-15% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-16% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler.

Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Far Traveler Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Popular Entertainer Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Popular Entertainer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alena, Kessig Trapper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Krark, the Thumbless Akiri, Line-Slinger // Krark, the Thumbless
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Guild Artisan Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Guild Artisan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Tavern Brawler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
The Seventh Doctor Donna Noble The Seventh Doctor // Donna Noble
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Far Traveler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Krark, the Thumbless Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Krark, the Thumbless // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Akiri, Line-Slinger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akiri, Line-Slinger // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Inspiring Leader Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Inspiring Leader
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Popular Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Popular Entertainer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Dargo, the Shipwrecker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Francisco, Fowl Marauder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels

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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Faceless One Faceless One
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan