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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $41.79

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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist's Extra Combats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Extra Combats theme.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+94% Synergy $0.27
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+76% Synergy $6.86
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+43% Synergy $11.83

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+39% Synergy $41.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+18% Synergy $171.12

Creatures

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

Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+65% Synergy $0.32
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+65% Synergy $1.28
Anger Anger
+62% Synergy $0.81
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+62% Synergy $0.50
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+61% Synergy $43.84
Chaos Channeler Chaos Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.16
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+49% Synergy $0.32
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+48% Synergy $1.68
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+48% Synergy $0.27
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+47% Synergy $10.31
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+47% Synergy $4.33
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+46% Synergy $5.34
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+45% Synergy $2.07
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+44% Synergy $4.36
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+37% Synergy $5.24
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+32% Synergy $7.56
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+32% Synergy $0.22
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+27% Synergy $0.33
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+27% Synergy $3.26
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
+24% Synergy $0.15
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+24% Synergy $1.45
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+24% Synergy $0.35
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+24% Synergy $1.44
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+23% Synergy $1.34
Balor Balor
+23% Synergy $4.61
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+22% Synergy $4.84
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+22% Synergy $0.32
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+22% Synergy $2.29
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+22% Synergy $12.03
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+21% Synergy $0.37
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.36
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+21% Synergy $2.79
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+21% Synergy $1.09
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+21% Synergy $0.36
Port Razer Port Razer
+21% Synergy $0.86
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+20% Synergy $0.30
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+20% Synergy $13.53
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+20% Synergy $1.56
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+19% Synergy $14.78
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+19% Synergy $18.47
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+18% Synergy $0.41
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+17% Synergy $1.36
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+16% Synergy $22.04
Xorn Xorn
+16% Synergy $7.55
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+15% Synergy $13.60
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+14% Synergy $16.26
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+13% Synergy $3.26
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+11% Synergy $28.62
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+9% Synergy $1.33

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+44% Synergy $14.77
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+36% Synergy $1.81
Abrade Abrade
+32% Synergy $0.41
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+24% Synergy $0.78
Divergent Transformations Divergent Transformations
+24% Synergy $0.38
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.24
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+23% Synergy $0.33
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+23% Synergy $0.26
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+22% Synergy $3.45
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+22% Synergy $9.27
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+22% Synergy $0.36
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+21% Synergy $1.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+21% Synergy $7.61
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+21% Synergy $3.31
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+20% Synergy $0.42
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.69
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.33
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+18% Synergy $0.23
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+16% Synergy $3.98
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+16% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.37
Reverberate Reverberate
+13% Synergy $3.01
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+10% Synergy $4.70
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.96
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $65.21
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $12.79

Sorceries

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

Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+63% Synergy $0.27
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+48% Synergy $0.27
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+27% Synergy $5.74
Disaster Radius Disaster Radius
+24% Synergy $0.26
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+24% Synergy $0.29
Spiteful Repossession Spiteful Repossession
+24% Synergy $0.36
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+23% Synergy $2.63
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+23% Synergy $1.99
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+22% Synergy $0.32
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+22% Synergy $1.40
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+22% Synergy $5.06
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+22% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+21% Synergy $3.83
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+21% Synergy $1.24
World at War World at War
+21% Synergy $10.43
Insurrection Insurrection
+21% Synergy $10.22
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+21% Synergy $1.17
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+20% Synergy $2.81
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+19% Synergy $0.34
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+19% Synergy $5.88
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+17% Synergy $4.22
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+17% Synergy $2.39
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $4.39
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+15% Synergy $9.35
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+14% Synergy $8.06
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+9% Synergy $0.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $1.07

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+71% Synergy $31.59
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+47% Synergy $9.79
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+42% Synergy $1.11
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+38% Synergy $4.77
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+32% Synergy $7.04
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+31% Synergy $0.66
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+24% Synergy $9.92
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.37
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+23% Synergy $0.50
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+23% Synergy $0.32
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+23% Synergy $0.26
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+23% Synergy $1.02
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+23% Synergy $5.30
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+23% Synergy $14.29
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+22% Synergy $2.36
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+22% Synergy $5.38
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+22% Synergy $0.95
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+20% Synergy $1.67
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+20% Synergy $39.13
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+20% Synergy $6.10
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+19% Synergy $0.28
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $2.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $30.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.66
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $7.55
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $15.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $45.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+48% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+45% Synergy $3.65
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+39% Synergy $3.00
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+39% Synergy $13.61
City on Fire City on Fire
+35% Synergy $11.99
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+25% Synergy $0.48
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+24% Synergy $0.29
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+24% Synergy $0.29
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+24% Synergy $0.21
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy $3.82
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+23% Synergy $5.43
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+23% Synergy $1.58
Bedlam Bedlam
+23% Synergy $9.04
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+23% Synergy $1.65
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+22% Synergy $7.46
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+22% Synergy $0.19
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+21% Synergy $4.72
Fervor Fervor
+20% Synergy $6.48
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+20% Synergy $2.36
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+19% Synergy $1.59
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+18% Synergy $6.29
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.31
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+17% Synergy $0.28
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+17% Synergy $0.29
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+16% Synergy $35.03
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+3% Synergy $7.27

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+48% Synergy $2.51
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.35
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+21% Synergy $6.32
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+21% Synergy $1.72
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+13% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+54% Synergy $7.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+50% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+36% Synergy $0.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+35% Synergy $1.45
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+33% Synergy $0.33
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+32% Synergy $0.18
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+30% Synergy $1.23
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+24% Synergy $0.22
Junktown Junktown
+24% Synergy $0.29
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+23% Synergy $0.37
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+21% Synergy $0.24
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+21% Synergy $0.28
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+19% Synergy $0.34
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.71
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $43.89
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+13% Synergy $2.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $7.41
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $54.27
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+24% Synergy $1.88
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+24% Synergy $0.38
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+22% Synergy $1.24
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+19% Synergy $0.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+17% Synergy $4.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+15% Synergy $36.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.92
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $3.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.70
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.44
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.31
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+24% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $1.05
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+20% Synergy $0.42
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.69
Command Tower Command Tower
+20% Synergy $0.34
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+15% Synergy $9.35
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

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

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
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
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

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