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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $20.58

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $8.23
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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 in 43% of decks $0.25
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+28% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.37
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $37.19
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $21.70
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $28.79
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.35
City on Fire City on Fire
+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.97
Reanimate Reanimate
+22% Synergy in 43% of decks $10.65
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.37
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.85

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 in 38% of decks $0.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.77
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.65
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy in 43% of decks $7.98
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.69
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy in 52% of decks $1.88
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.98

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+27% Synergy in 43% of decks $51.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+19% Synergy in 38% of decks $65.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy in 24% of decks $125.33
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy in 24% of decks $17.87
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $156.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $166.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy in 19% of decks $76.05
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy in 14% of decks $40.79

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 in 24% of decks $1.27
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.94
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.48
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $25.28
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.55
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.53
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.48
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.18
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy in 24% of decks $12.41
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.12
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.35
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.33
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.40
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $6.02
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $8.10
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.86
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.90
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.00
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $138.13
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.81
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.90
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $51.90
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $36.33
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+7% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.54
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $40.11

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.49
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy in 19% of decks $27.39
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.19
Village Rites Village Rites
-2% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.59
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-19% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.41
Bedevil Bedevil
-22% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.30

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 in 24% of decks $5.49
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $3.47
Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.46
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.45
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.69
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.25
Unearth Unearth
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.43
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $3850.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $24.42
Embercleave Embercleave
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $9.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $42.28
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.20
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.03
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.83

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 in 29% of decks $7.26
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.42
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $12.66
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.58
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $10.03
Necromancy Necromancy
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $18.06
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.94

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 in 14% of decks $2.74

Utility Lands

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

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy in 48% of decks $11.99
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.20
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-5% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy in 81% of decks $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.52

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 in 19% of decks $0.29
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.31
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+5% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.22
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy in 22% of decks $11.18
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+1% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.25
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.17
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-4% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.45
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy in 38% of decks $9.37
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.56
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-8% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.10
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.43
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-11% Synergy in 29% of decks $8.35
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy in 19% of decks $20.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.22
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-16% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.37
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.34
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.41
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-26% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.58
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.47

Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster Deck Stats

Based on 21 Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 25
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 11
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 36

Lands: 23 basic, 13 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
The Prismatic Piper Vial Smasher the Fierce The Prismatic Piper // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Master Chef Master Chef
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
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