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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Price tag $24.55

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 40% Extra Combats 34% Aggro 8% Attack Triggers 3% Ramp 2%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+92% Synergy $19.77
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+61% Synergy $5.13
Beast Within Beast Within
+47% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef Ramp game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+19% Synergy $104.30
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+12% Synergy $26.56
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Ramp plan in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+96% Synergy $0.34
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+70% Synergy $1.38
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+69% Synergy $4.36
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+68% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+64% Synergy $0.39
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+48% Synergy $2.30
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+47% Synergy $53.75
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+47% Synergy $0.39
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+47% Synergy $0.55
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+46% Synergy $3.05
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+44% Synergy $3.97
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+40% Synergy $0.30
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+39% Synergy $5.14
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+37% Synergy $7.98
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+35% Synergy $7.92
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+33% Synergy $7.69
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+24% Synergy $5.87
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.43
Wolverine, Best There Is Wolverine, Best There Is
+24% Synergy $30.57
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+24% Synergy $0.96
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
+24% Synergy $0.37
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+24% Synergy $0.37
Apocalypse Hydra Apocalypse Hydra
+23% Synergy $0.71
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+23% Synergy $3.39
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+23% Synergy $0.27
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+23% Synergy $0.31
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+23% Synergy $1.04
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+23% Synergy $12.59
Fertilid Fertilid
+22% Synergy $0.29
Brawn Brawn
+22% Synergy $0.41
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+22% Synergy $0.22
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+22% Synergy $4.97
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+21% Synergy $4.87
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+21% Synergy $5.59
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+21% Synergy $12.19
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+21% Synergy $0.67
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+20% Synergy $2.41
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+20% Synergy $12.43
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+19% Synergy $0.17
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+19% Synergy $5.24
Vigor Vigor
+19% Synergy $15.14
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+17% Synergy $6.86
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+17% Synergy $5.34
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $2.07
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+15% Synergy $33.70
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $3.04
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+14% Synergy $0.28
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+8% Synergy $0.50
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+4% Synergy $1.02
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef's Ramp deck ahead.

Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+46% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+44% Synergy $0.24
Ram Through Ram Through
+41% Synergy $0.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+33% Synergy $0.37
Season of Renewal Season of Renewal
+24% Synergy $0.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+23% Synergy $1.00
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+22% Synergy $9.27
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+21% Synergy $2.37
Silkguard Silkguard
+20% Synergy $0.47
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+20% Synergy $3.98
Fling Fling
+20% Synergy $0.30
Starstorm Starstorm
+19% Synergy $0.29
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+19% Synergy $7.97
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+18% Synergy $5.55
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+14% Synergy $3.57
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+14% Synergy $7.61
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+14% Synergy $0.89
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+13% Synergy $0.37
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+13% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+12% Synergy $1.03
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $14.29
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+10% Synergy $5.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Ramp game plan forward for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+36% Synergy $1.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+31% Synergy $1.07
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy $3.83
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+28% Synergy $3.82
Decimate Decimate
+27% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+24% Synergy $0.24
Fade into Antiquity Fade into Antiquity
+24% Synergy $0.12
Storm the Seedcore Storm the Seedcore
+24% Synergy $0.17
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+24% Synergy $0.29
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+23% Synergy $0.28
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+22% Synergy $4.39
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+22% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+22% Synergy $2.81
Primal Might Primal Might
+22% Synergy $0.24
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+22% Synergy $2.77
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $9.35
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+22% Synergy $3.35
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+21% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+21% Synergy $5.28
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+20% Synergy $5.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+18% Synergy $0.68
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+18% Synergy $0.59
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $1.54
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $5.68
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+13% Synergy $0.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
+0% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef Ramp decks.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+67% Synergy $5.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+45% Synergy $30.68
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+41% Synergy $65.54
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+36% Synergy $62.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $3.66
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $3.99
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+23% Synergy $1.09
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+23% Synergy $8.87
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+22% Synergy $1.67
Embercleave Embercleave
+21% Synergy $9.35
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+21% Synergy $31.59
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+20% Synergy $2.87
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $3.25
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+18% Synergy $1.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Ramp strategy in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef decks.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+61% Synergy $2.09
City on Fire City on Fire
+43% Synergy $11.99
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+43% Synergy $1.06
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.55
Favor of Jukai Favor of Jukai
+24% Synergy $0.07
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+24% Synergy $3.65
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+24% Synergy $0.08
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+24% Synergy $2.89
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+24% Synergy $0.13
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+24% Synergy $1.44
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+24% Synergy $0.26
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+23% Synergy $0.22
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+23% Synergy $7.46
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+23% Synergy $0.61
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+23% Synergy $1.44
Audacity Audacity
+23% Synergy $0.32
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+23% Synergy $0.32
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+22% Synergy $18.64
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+22% Synergy $0.48
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+22% Synergy $0.18
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+22% Synergy $15.55
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+19% Synergy $2.18
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+18% Synergy $8.03
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+18% Synergy $0.33
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+16% Synergy $32.23
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+16% Synergy $6.18
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+16% Synergy $1.16
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+15% Synergy $10.88
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+14% Synergy $4.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef's Ramp game plan.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+23% Synergy $2.92
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+21% Synergy $3.23

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef Ramp decks.

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+45% Synergy $0.35
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+39% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+23% Synergy $2.30
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+22% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.40
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+22% Synergy $3.03
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+16% Synergy $7.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.29
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+14% Synergy $1.41
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+12% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $49.11

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef's Ramp strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+22% Synergy $1.84
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+18% Synergy $4.44
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef's Ramp decks.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+46% Synergy $0.26
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+41% Synergy $7.48
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+35% Synergy $1.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+33% Synergy $0.31
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+32% Synergy $0.49
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+32% Synergy $0.57
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+32% Synergy $2.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $15.20
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $9.35
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+22% Synergy $3.35
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+20% Synergy $0.57
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+20% Synergy $0.93
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+19% Synergy $0.23
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+17% Synergy $17.02
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+17% Synergy $0.45
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $29.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $10.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $5.68
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+12% Synergy $0.31
Game Trail Game Trail
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.27
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $6.68
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+0% Synergy $5.59
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-6% Synergy $0.31
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-7% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.34
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-11% Synergy $2.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-16% Synergy $0.43
Mountain Mountain
-21% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
-22% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef: Ramp.

Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Master Chef Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Master Chef
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Halana, Kessig Ranger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Master Chef Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Master Chef
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Raised by Giants Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Raised by Giants
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Master Chef Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Master Chef
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
Kodama of the East Tree Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kodama of the East Tree // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Krark, the Thumbless Slurrk, All-Ingesting Krark, the Thumbless // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alena, Kessig Trapper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
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
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Combat DJ
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Skanos Dragonheart Street Urchin Skanos Dragonheart // Street Urchin
The Fugitive Doctor Romana II The Fugitive Doctor // Romana II
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

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