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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $25.70

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Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3501 Current Rank
#3353 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+32% Synergy $0.72
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+16% Synergy $4.85
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+16% Synergy $0.64
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+15% Synergy $0.17
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+14% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+67% Synergy $0.33
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+53% Synergy $0.34
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+50% Synergy $4.04
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+47% Synergy $4.81
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+46% Synergy $8.75
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+45% Synergy $1.05
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+41% Synergy $7.28
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+40% Synergy $0.91
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+39% Synergy $0.31
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+39% Synergy $5.50

Top Cards

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

Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+37% Synergy $1.03
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+36% Synergy $18.73
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+36% Synergy $0.19
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+33% Synergy $3.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.30
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+19% Synergy $7.78
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.06
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+7% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+24% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $46.20
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $7.91

Creatures

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

Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+35% Synergy $1.32
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+34% Synergy $4.09
Anger Anger
+32% Synergy $1.61
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+32% Synergy $0.91
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+30% Synergy $0.25
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+28% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+27% Synergy $7.14
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+25% Synergy $0.39
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+25% Synergy $1.33
Chaos Channeler Chaos Channeler
+25% Synergy $0.19
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+24% Synergy $1.69
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+24% Synergy $0.13
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+22% Synergy $0.11
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+22% Synergy $4.05
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+20% Synergy $14.70
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+19% Synergy $7.36
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+19% Synergy $0.13
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+18% Synergy $1.20
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+17% Synergy $0.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+15% Synergy $1.86
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+15% Synergy $0.19
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+15% Synergy $0.36
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+15% Synergy $0.98
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $27.60
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+14% Synergy $1.03
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+14% Synergy $0.49
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+13% Synergy $0.86
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+13% Synergy $0.17
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+13% Synergy $0.28
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+12% Synergy $1.03
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $7.17
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+12% Synergy $4.37
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+12% Synergy $0.05
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+12% Synergy $0.37
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+11% Synergy $0.13
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+10% Synergy $7.35
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+9% Synergy $9.09
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+9% Synergy $4.18
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+9% Synergy $0.96
Port Razer Port Razer
+8% Synergy $0.54
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+6% Synergy $8.74
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+2% Synergy $1.65
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $19.52
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+1% Synergy $9.06
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
0% Synergy $0.64
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $1.43
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
-4% Synergy $1.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+28% Synergy $0.23
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+20% Synergy $4.20
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+16% Synergy $1.76
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+11% Synergy $0.83
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.08
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+11% Synergy $8.25
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+10% Synergy $0.07
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $0.98
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+9% Synergy $0.32
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy $8.49
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.57
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+7% Synergy $0.13
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $0.53
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+3% Synergy $0.20
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+1% Synergy $0.36
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.28
Price of Progress Price of Progress
0% Synergy $5.53
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $6.27
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $2.75
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $1.93
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.62
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $1.39
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $5.81
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.15
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-6% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $0.99
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $5.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $8.43

Sorceries

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

Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+28% Synergy $0.20
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+25% Synergy $0.26
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+23% Synergy $2.07
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+21% Synergy $0.18
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+16% Synergy $0.39
Insurrection Insurrection
+16% Synergy $6.51
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+15% Synergy $0.82
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+14% Synergy $0.44
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+13% Synergy $0.38
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+13% Synergy $0.23
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+11% Synergy $0.52
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+11% Synergy $1.20
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+10% Synergy $0.15
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+9% Synergy $4.02
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $1.38
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+9% Synergy $0.10
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+8% Synergy $1.09
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+8% Synergy $0.07
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+8% Synergy $0.08
World at War World at War
+8% Synergy $7.38
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+7% Synergy $1.07
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $11.89
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+1% Synergy $0.51
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $4.42
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.08
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+38% Synergy $24.71
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+26% Synergy $0.53
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+26% Synergy $8.42
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+21% Synergy $0.18
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+20% Synergy $0.33
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $9.77
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+18% Synergy $1.18
Embercleave Embercleave
+14% Synergy $7.95
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+13% Synergy $5.90
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+12% Synergy $5.30
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+12% Synergy $8.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.45
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+10% Synergy $0.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $31.55
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+9% Synergy $4.60
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+8% Synergy $1.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $33.77
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $13.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $7.32
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+5% Synergy $2.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.11
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $6.10
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $1.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $2.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+34% Synergy $0.87
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+24% Synergy $0.33
City on Fire City on Fire
+22% Synergy $5.62
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+22% Synergy $1.01
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+19% Synergy $4.58
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+18% Synergy $0.55
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+18% Synergy $2.31
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+17% Synergy $0.49
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+15% Synergy $0.05
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+13% Synergy $0.13
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+13% Synergy $0.10
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+12% Synergy $0.25
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+12% Synergy $0.11
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+11% Synergy $0.04
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+10% Synergy $1.41
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+9% Synergy $5.49
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+9% Synergy $0.35
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+9% Synergy $0.57
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $2.72
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+9% Synergy $3.15
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+9% Synergy $0.11
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $8.53
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.19
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+8% Synergy $4.21
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+7% Synergy $0.60
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+6% Synergy $5.91
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+6% Synergy $1.40
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+6% Synergy $4.91
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $2.85
Fervor Fervor
+4% Synergy $3.31
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+3% Synergy $7.33
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+1% Synergy $0.99

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+26% Synergy $2.66
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+17% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+14% Synergy $1.00
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+9% Synergy $5.10
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+1% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.27
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+23% Synergy $0.47
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+18% Synergy $11.65
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+17% Synergy $0.10
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+15% Synergy $0.16
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+14% Synergy $0.73
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+10% Synergy $0.46
Junktown Junktown
+10% Synergy $0.14
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.46
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.50
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $34.54
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-6% Synergy $0.15
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $16.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+9% Synergy $0.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.96
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.44
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.20
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $1.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

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

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Passionate Archaeologist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dragon Cultist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Popular Entertainer Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Tavern Brawler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tymna the Weaver Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tymna the Weaver
The Twelfth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Twelfth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Twelfth Doctor Amy Pond The Twelfth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Twelfth Doctor Clara Oswald The Twelfth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Twelfth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Twelfth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Twelfth Doctor Peri Brown The Twelfth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Twelfth Doctor Rose Tyler The Twelfth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Twelfth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Twelfth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Twelfth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Twelfth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
The Fourteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Fourteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Passionate Archaeologist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
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 Feywild Visitor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Feywild Visitor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
The Seventh Doctor Amy Pond The Seventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Fourteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Twelfth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Twelfth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Sword Coast Sailor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Sword Coast Sailor
The Twelfth Doctor Romana II The Twelfth Doctor // Romana II
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Noble Heritage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Noble Heritage
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
The Eleventh Doctor Amy Pond The Eleventh Doctor // Amy Pond

Other Available Backgrounds

Karlach, Fury of Avernus can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds: