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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $15.47

Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian Enchantment Background

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 25% Extra Combats 17% Treasure 17% Aggro 8% Equipment 8% Rat Colony 8% Rats 8% Voltron 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Murder Murder
+38% Synergy $0.03
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+28% Synergy $0.77
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+26% Synergy $19.61
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $15.61
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+22% Synergy $24.47
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy $0.48
City on Fire City on Fire
+22% Synergy $8.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+22% Synergy $5.34
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+21% Synergy $0.26
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+21% Synergy $0.76

Top Cards

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+20% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.21
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+19% Synergy $0.44
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+17% Synergy $1.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.88
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+27% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+19% Synergy $48.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $94.95
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $11.61
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+13% Synergy $124.90
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $110.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $52.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $0.75
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy $0.51
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+17% Synergy $0.74
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+17% Synergy $18.74
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+17% Synergy $2.66
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.49
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+15% Synergy $0.53
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy $3.34
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $13.75
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+13% Synergy $0.09
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+12% Synergy $0.24
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.16
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+12% Synergy $2.78
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+12% Synergy $5.01
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+12% Synergy $6.83
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+12% Synergy $0.57
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+12% Synergy $1.02
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.57
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+11% Synergy $77.79
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+10% Synergy $2.26
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+10% Synergy $5.59
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $29.53
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+8% Synergy $25.65
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+7% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $31.45

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.70
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $18.95
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-2% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-19% Synergy $0.37
Bedevil Bedevil
-22% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+19% Synergy $2.45
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+19% Synergy $0.93
Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy $0.31
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+18% Synergy $3.00
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+17% Synergy $3.60
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.16
Unearth Unearth
+9% Synergy $0.46
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $1486.43
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-21% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $19.88
Embercleave Embercleave
+18% Synergy $7.81
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+13% Synergy $32.42
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy $1.37
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $9.90
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $5.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+18% Synergy $7.52
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+14% Synergy $0.50
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $10.57
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+12% Synergy $1.04
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+11% Synergy $7.35
Necromancy Necromancy
+11% Synergy $8.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+12% Synergy $2.12

Utility Lands

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

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy $1.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.06
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-5% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy $1.30

Lands

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

Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+14% Synergy $0.23
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+10% Synergy $0.15
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+5% Synergy $0.07
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $9.65
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.15
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.82
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $17.69
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy $7.03
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-8% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.18
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-11% Synergy $19.46
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy $4.64
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $13.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-16% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-16% Synergy $0.33
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-21% Synergy $0.55
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-26% Synergy $0.26
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-27% Synergy $0.80

Similar Commanders

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

Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
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 Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tormod, the Desecrator Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Criminal Past Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
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
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Iron Throne Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
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
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Cultist of the Absolute Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Miara, Thorn of the Glade Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sengir, the Dark Baron Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tormod, the Desecrator Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tormod, the Desecrator
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Vial Smasher the Fierce Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Tormod, the Desecrator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Tormod, the Desecrator
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Haunted One Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
The Prismatic Piper Vial Smasher the Fierce The Prismatic Piper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tymna the Weaver Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tymna the Weaver

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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