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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer: Forced Combat
Price tag $25.58

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Popular Entertainer
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 47% Treasure 22% Forced Combat 11% Aggro 3%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Forced Combat plan in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+74% Synergy $2.78
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+73% Synergy $15.92
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+71% Synergy $4.65
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+71% Synergy $0.17
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+66% Synergy $0.29
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+57% Synergy $7.57
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+52% Synergy $5.89
Underfoot Underdogs Underfoot Underdogs
+49% Synergy $0.07
Draconautics Engineer Draconautics Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.34
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+49% Synergy $0.56
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+49% Synergy $0.27
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+49% Synergy $13.36
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+49% Synergy $0.29
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+48% Synergy $0.54
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+48% Synergy $7.84
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+48% Synergy $1.77
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+47% Synergy $0.70
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+46% Synergy $2.08
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+46% Synergy $0.18
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+45% Synergy $0.50
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+45% Synergy $0.29
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+44% Synergy $1.14
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+44% Synergy $3.05
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+43% Synergy $0.80
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+41% Synergy $4.26
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+40% Synergy $7.78
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $1.94
Anger Anger
+38% Synergy $0.42
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+35% Synergy $3.42
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+26% Synergy $5.86
Tilonalli's Skinshifter Tilonalli's Skinshifter
+25% Synergy $0.21
Hazoret the Fervent Hazoret the Fervent
+25% Synergy $0.76
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+24% Synergy $12.61
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+24% Synergy $0.58
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+24% Synergy $0.31
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+24% Synergy $1.49
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+24% Synergy $0.29
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+23% Synergy $1.70
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+23% Synergy $4.53
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+21% Synergy $2.71
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+21% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+20% Synergy $0.67
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+20% Synergy $4.63
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+20% Synergy $0.76
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+17% Synergy $13.90
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+15% Synergy $0.31
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+13% Synergy $27.74
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+12% Synergy $7.27
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+12% Synergy $45.74
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+9% Synergy $1.43

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer's Forced Combat deck ahead.

Return the Favor Return the Favor
+55% Synergy $0.86
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+32% Synergy $2.31
Incite War Incite War
+25% Synergy $0.12
Starstorm Starstorm
+23% Synergy $0.30
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+21% Synergy $0.33
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.19
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+17% Synergy $0.48
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+17% Synergy $3.50
Reverberate Reverberate
+13% Synergy $3.35
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+12% Synergy $1.64
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $15.90
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $5.88
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.46
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $10.59
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-9% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Forced Combat game plan forward for Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer.

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+72% Synergy $1.17
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+49% Synergy $0.17
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+40% Synergy $0.14
Trial of Agony Trial of Agony
+33% Synergy $0.13
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+32% Synergy $0.22
Barrage of Boulders Barrage of Boulders
+25% Synergy $0.10
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+25% Synergy $0.38
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+24% Synergy $0.25
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+24% Synergy $0.16
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+23% Synergy $0.40
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+23% Synergy $3.11
By Force By Force
+23% Synergy $0.36
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+23% Synergy $6.63
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+22% Synergy $0.66
Banefire Banefire
+22% Synergy $0.80
Insurrection Insurrection
+22% Synergy $10.04
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+22% Synergy $1.79
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+19% Synergy $5.30
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+18% Synergy $4.54
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+18% Synergy $5.19
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $4.96
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+13% Synergy $0.36
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+12% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer Forced Combat decks.

The Regalia The Regalia
+49% Synergy $0.97
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+47% Synergy $5.23
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+45% Synergy $18.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+41% Synergy $8.14
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+25% Synergy $0.20
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+25% Synergy $5.11
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+24% Synergy $5.89
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+23% Synergy $4.23
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+22% Synergy $10.23
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+22% Synergy $31.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $3.94
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $8.12
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+19% Synergy $3.27
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $4.72
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.39
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.53
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.89
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+14% Synergy $13.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.99
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+9% Synergy $2.62
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $6.62
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-6% Synergy $12.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Forced Combat strategy in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer decks.

Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+66% Synergy $31.53
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+46% Synergy $4.51
Pain for All Pain for All
+46% Synergy $0.48
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+44% Synergy $7.46
City on Fire City on Fire
+36% Synergy $12.82
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+25% Synergy $0.31
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+25% Synergy $1.46
Hand to Hand Hand to Hand
+25% Synergy $0.48
Chaosphere Chaosphere
+25% Synergy $10.59
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+24% Synergy $0.75
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+24% Synergy $3.90
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+24% Synergy $0.52
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+24% Synergy $0.45
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+23% Synergy $13.02
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+23% Synergy $0.27
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+23% Synergy $0.33
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+23% Synergy $7.76
Bedlam Bedlam
+23% Synergy $8.58
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+23% Synergy $0.24
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+22% Synergy $3.22
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+22% Synergy $0.55
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+22% Synergy $0.37
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+22% Synergy $0.24
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+21% Synergy $3.17
Repercussion Repercussion
+19% Synergy $9.25
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+17% Synergy $0.76
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+17% Synergy $0.26
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+14% Synergy $1.72
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $2.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer's Forced Combat game plan.

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+24% Synergy $2.37
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+21% Synergy $1.28

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer Forced Combat decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.36
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+46% Synergy $0.17
War Room War Room
+45% Synergy $1.99
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+43% Synergy $1.97
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+34% Synergy $0.25
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+34% Synergy $0.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+30% Synergy $9.74
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+27% Synergy $24.13
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+25% Synergy $0.15
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+23% Synergy $19.80
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.32
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+22% Synergy $2.36
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+20% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.32
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+15% Synergy $0.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $6.42
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+11% Synergy $4.00
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $17.62

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer's Forced Combat strategy.

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+52% Synergy $0.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+36% Synergy $3.11
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+25% Synergy $1.70
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+22% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer's Forced Combat decks.

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $15.90
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer: Forced Combat.

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dragon Cultist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Tavern Brawler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Sword Coast Sailor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Sword Coast Sailor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Veteran Soldier Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Veteran Soldier
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Popular Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Popular Entertainer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Feywild Visitor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Feywild Visitor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Tavern Brawler Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Tavern Brawler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
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
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Noble Heritage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Noble Heritage
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Passionate Archaeologist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Criminal Past Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Criminal Past Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Criminal Past
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum

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