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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $36.31

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 19% Extra Combats 19% Treasure 19% Equipment 14% Aggro 10%
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Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy $41.27

Creatures

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

Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+98% Synergy $1.05
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+94% Synergy $0.34
Anger Anger
+87% Synergy $0.54
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+82% Synergy $8.46
Two-Headed Hunter Two-Headed Hunter
+49% Synergy $0.28
Teapot Slinger Teapot Slinger
+49% Synergy $0.25
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+49% Synergy $0.24
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+49% Synergy $0.23
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+49% Synergy $0.39
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+48% Synergy $0.35
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+48% Synergy $1.54
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+48% Synergy $13.07
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+48% Synergy $0.40
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+48% Synergy $0.38
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+48% Synergy $0.32
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+47% Synergy $5.22
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+47% Synergy $0.86
Cavalier of Flame Cavalier of Flame
+47% Synergy $2.30
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+46% Synergy $0.35
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+46% Synergy $4.50
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+46% Synergy $3.34
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+45% Synergy $0.52
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+44% Synergy $0.34
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+44% Synergy $0.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+42% Synergy $23.59
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+40% Synergy $0.36
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+37% Synergy $0.66
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+36% Synergy $4.21
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+36% Synergy $11.63
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $6.22

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+95% Synergy $0.68
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+70% Synergy $8.52
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+67% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+57% Synergy $0.31
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.24
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+48% Synergy $1.18
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+47% Synergy $0.37
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+46% Synergy $3.69
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+45% Synergy $0.37
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+44% Synergy $14.80
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+43% Synergy $0.19
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+42% Synergy $0.42
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+42% Synergy $0.33
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+41% Synergy $8.15
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+41% Synergy $4.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+39% Synergy $0.36
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+30% Synergy $5.14
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+27% Synergy $0.58
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+24% Synergy $3.15
Big Score Big Score
+17% Synergy $0.41
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.87

Sorceries

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

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+60% Synergy $0.39
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+49% Synergy $0.32
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+48% Synergy $0.33
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+48% Synergy $1.65
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+48% Synergy $0.32
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+47% Synergy $0.34
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+46% Synergy $1.45
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+45% Synergy $0.67
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+45% Synergy $1.38
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+44% Synergy $5.02
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+42% Synergy $0.56
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+38% Synergy $0.36
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+18% Synergy $1.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+98% Synergy $4.95
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+98% Synergy $1.10
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+48% Synergy $0.48
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+48% Synergy $0.37
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+48% Synergy $0.93
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+48% Synergy $0.40
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+48% Synergy $5.49
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+48% Synergy $10.98
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+48% Synergy $0.36
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+47% Synergy $7.63
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+47% Synergy $1.51
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+46% Synergy $28.91
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+46% Synergy $1.68
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+45% Synergy $42.28
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+45% Synergy $6.92
Embercleave Embercleave
+44% Synergy $9.85
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+43% Synergy $14.24
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+43% Synergy $2.90
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+43% Synergy $14.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $29.75
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+42% Synergy $3.22
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+37% Synergy $3.79
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+37% Synergy $30.11
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+34% Synergy $2.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+92% Synergy $0.24
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+49% Synergy $0.27
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+49% Synergy $0.31
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+49% Synergy $0.18
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+48% Synergy $2.75
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+48% Synergy $1.90
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+48% Synergy $0.32
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+48% Synergy $1.18
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+47% Synergy $7.09
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+47% Synergy $0.39
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+47% Synergy $0.20
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+46% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+39% Synergy $4.69
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+39% Synergy $12.84
City on Fire City on Fire
+36% Synergy $11.19
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+30% Synergy $6.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist's Equipment game plan.

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+48% Synergy $2.67
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+47% Synergy $5.77

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+75% Synergy $0.77
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+49% Synergy $0.30
Junktown Junktown
+49% Synergy $0.28
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+49% Synergy $0.26
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+48% Synergy $0.38
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+47% Synergy $0.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+44% Synergy $0.96
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+36% Synergy $0.37
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+35% Synergy $1.99
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+33% Synergy $0.60
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+28% Synergy $7.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+49% Synergy $0.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+42% Synergy $4.36
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+41% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $0.49
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+37% Synergy $2.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist's Equipment decks.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+95% Synergy $0.68
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+49% Synergy $0.24
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+45% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+45% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

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

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
Amy Pond Rory Williams Amy Pond // Rory Williams
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

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