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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $22.15

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%
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Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+36% Synergy $54.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+32% Synergy $61.95

Creatures

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

Edgewall Pack Edgewall Pack
+99% Synergy $0.15
Coalstoke Gearhulk Coalstoke Gearhulk
+99% Synergy $0.75
Armory Veteran Armory Veteran
+49% Synergy $0.15
Oxidda Finisher Oxidda Finisher
+49% Synergy $0.20
Manticore Manticore
+49% Synergy $0.11
Tormod's Cryptkeeper Tormod's Cryptkeeper
+49% Synergy $0.19
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.38
Nezumi Bladeblesser Nezumi Bladeblesser
+49% Synergy $0.21
Eternal Taskmaster Eternal Taskmaster
+49% Synergy $0.24
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+49% Synergy $0.27
Appendage Amalgam Appendage Amalgam
+49% Synergy $0.16
Razorkin Hordecaller Razorkin Hordecaller
+49% Synergy $0.15
Rampaging Spiketail Rampaging Spiketail
+49% Synergy $0.17
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+49% Synergy $1.24
Tangled Colony Tangled Colony
+49% Synergy $1.03
Forsworn Paladin Forsworn Paladin
+49% Synergy $0.41
Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+49% Synergy $2.25
Prickly Pair Prickly Pair
+49% Synergy $0.07
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+49% Synergy $0.25
Totentanz, Swarm Piper Totentanz, Swarm Piper
+49% Synergy $0.30
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+48% Synergy $4.52
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+48% Synergy $0.19
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+48% Synergy $30.33
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+47% Synergy $0.44
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+46% Synergy $0.55
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+46% Synergy $2.24
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+45% Synergy $0.29
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+45% Synergy $118.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+44% Synergy $48.86
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+43% Synergy $5.97
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+40% Synergy $12.84
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+39% Synergy $42.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+31% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Murder Murder
+95% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+81% Synergy $0.82
Kindled Fury Kindled Fury
+49% Synergy $0.11
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+49% Synergy $0.20
Antagonize Antagonize
+49% Synergy $0.21
Give In to Violence Give In to Violence
+49% Synergy $0.09
Rat Out Rat Out
+49% Synergy $0.26
Stonesplitter Bolt Stonesplitter Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.19
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+47% Synergy $0.37
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+47% Synergy $2.31
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+41% Synergy $1.96
Big Score Big Score
+28% Synergy $0.39
Abrade Abrade
+28% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $5.94
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Incriminate Incriminate
+49% Synergy $0.03
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+49% Synergy $0.18
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+49% Synergy $6.06
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+49% Synergy $0.34
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+49% Synergy $0.32
Stargaze Stargaze
+49% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+48% Synergy $1.89
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+48% Synergy $0.22
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+48% Synergy $4.38
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+47% Synergy $3.21
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+46% Synergy $0.76
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+46% Synergy $0.23
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+45% Synergy $24.73
Blood Money Blood Money
+45% Synergy $2.57
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+44% Synergy $2495.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+99% Synergy $10.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+89% Synergy $6.03
Endoskeleton Endoskeleton
+49% Synergy $0.19
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+49% Synergy $2.74
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+49% Synergy $0.10
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+49% Synergy $0.27
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+49% Synergy $0.16
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+49% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+49% Synergy $0.25
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+49% Synergy $5.87
Bloodthorn Flail Bloodthorn Flail
+49% Synergy $0.28
Campfire Campfire
+49% Synergy $0.87
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+49% Synergy $8.04
Drossclaw Drossclaw
+49% Synergy $0.13
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+49% Synergy $0.29
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+49% Synergy $0.32
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+49% Synergy $3.85
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+49% Synergy $0.29
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+49% Synergy $4.46
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+49% Synergy $2.92
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+49% Synergy $45.71
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+48% Synergy $0.20
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $2.86
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+48% Synergy $6.65
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+48% Synergy $8.37
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+47% Synergy $0.20
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+46% Synergy $3.82
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+45% Synergy $31.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+45% Synergy $5.98
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+44% Synergy $2.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+42% Synergy $12.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+38% Synergy $13.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Larceny Larceny
+49% Synergy $0.26
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+49% Synergy $0.08
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+49% Synergy $0.43
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+49% Synergy $0.15
Stab Wound Stab Wound
+49% Synergy $0.19
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+49% Synergy $0.27
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+49% Synergy $0.18
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+47% Synergy $0.24
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+47% Synergy $35.58
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+46% Synergy $0.13
No Mercy No Mercy
+46% Synergy $26.83
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+46% Synergy $27.06
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+43% Synergy $14.47
City on Fire City on Fire
+43% Synergy $12.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+26% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+49% Synergy $0.34
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+48% Synergy $2.56

Utility Lands

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

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+46% Synergy $2.65
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+41% Synergy $10.89

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+99% Synergy $21.73
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+47% Synergy $0.57
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+43% Synergy $4.43
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.56
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $1.85

Lands

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

Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+81% Synergy $0.22
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+49% Synergy $0.40
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+49% Synergy $0.48
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+47% Synergy $0.24
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+47% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+47% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+34% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+29% Synergy $0.25
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $10.75
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+18% Synergy $9.75
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+17% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.47

Similar Commanders

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

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