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Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $10.57

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Karlach, Fury of Avernus Tavern Brawler

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1948 Current Rank
#2200 Last Week
#2016 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler decks.

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+12% Synergy $4.85
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $4.85
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+8% Synergy $3.94
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+8% Synergy $0.72
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+3% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+56% Synergy $1.20
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+53% Synergy $0.34
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+52% Synergy $4.05
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+47% Synergy $0.33
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+47% Synergy $1.69
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+46% Synergy $24.71
Port Razer Port Razer
+45% Synergy $0.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $0.27
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+45% Synergy $7.36
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+43% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

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

Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+40% Synergy $4.04
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+36% Synergy $0.91
City on Fire City on Fire
+34% Synergy $5.62
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $1.13
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+13% Synergy $7.78
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.73
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $46.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.69
Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $7.91

Creatures

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

Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+41% Synergy $1.03
Anger Anger
+37% Synergy $1.61
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+36% Synergy $4.18
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+36% Synergy $0.33
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+31% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+31% Synergy $2.17
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+30% Synergy $0.21
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+30% Synergy $0.08
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+28% Synergy $0.31
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+26% Synergy $9.09
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+26% Synergy $0.34
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+25% Synergy $2.13
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+22% Synergy $1.51
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+22% Synergy $1.32
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+22% Synergy $0.13
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+20% Synergy $0.34
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+19% Synergy $16.89
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+18% Synergy $70.01
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+15% Synergy $1.86
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+15% Synergy $0.20
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+15% Synergy $1.03
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+14% Synergy $0.19
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+14% Synergy $0.94
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+13% Synergy $2.09
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $13.15
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+13% Synergy $0.50
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+13% Synergy $0.15
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+12% Synergy $0.77
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+12% Synergy $0.16
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+12% Synergy $0.24
Balor Balor
+12% Synergy $2.27
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+11% Synergy $0.17
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+11% Synergy $4.09
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+10% Synergy $0.24
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+9% Synergy $7.35
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+9% Synergy $2.31
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+9% Synergy $0.16
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+9% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Channeler Chaos Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.19
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+8% Synergy $0.36
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+7% Synergy $2.33
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $27.60
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $21.28
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+5% Synergy $1.65
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+5% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Xorn Xorn
+3% Synergy $4.91
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+1% Synergy $5.38
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
-2% Synergy $11.87

Instants

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

Savage Beating Savage Beating
+31% Synergy $8.25
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+30% Synergy $1.76
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+18% Synergy $0.98
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+17% Synergy $0.36
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.62
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.20
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+11% Synergy $2.75
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+9% Synergy $0.83
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+7% Synergy $0.18
Critical Hit Critical Hit
+7% Synergy $0.13
Berserker's Frenzy Berserker's Frenzy
+6% Synergy $1.67
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.08
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+4% Synergy $0.23
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+4% Synergy $0.07
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+3% Synergy $8.75
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $0.53
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy $0.32
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+1% Synergy $0.60
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $0.99
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $6.27
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $1.93
Expedite Expedite
-2% Synergy $0.53
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.68
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $1.38
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $8.49
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $5.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $8.43

Sorceries

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

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+32% Synergy $4.02
World at War World at War
+28% Synergy $7.38
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+27% Synergy $4.00
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+26% Synergy $2.07
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+23% Synergy $1.09
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+12% Synergy $11.89
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+8% Synergy $0.82
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $6.51
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.10
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $4.41
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+5% Synergy $0.51
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.30
By Force By Force
+4% Synergy $0.36
Browbeat Browbeat
+4% Synergy $0.54
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+4% Synergy $6.74
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.36
Crash Through Crash Through
+2% Synergy $0.17
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.76
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+1% Synergy $0.14
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+1% Synergy $0.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.29
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.39
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.08
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.20
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-4% Synergy $1.03
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-7% Synergy $4.42
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-7% Synergy $0.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+33% Synergy $7.32
Embercleave Embercleave
+33% Synergy $7.95
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+30% Synergy $2.29
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+22% Synergy $9.77
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+20% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+18% Synergy $35.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+12% Synergy $2.15
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $12.75
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $33.77
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+9% Synergy $10.68
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.11
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.06
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+7% Synergy $0.99
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $1.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.45
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $8.42
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+6% Synergy $1.12
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+5% Synergy $1.18
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+5% Synergy $0.12
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $17.15
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $1.73
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.35
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $3.40
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+4% Synergy $0.08
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $1.78
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+2% Synergy $9.42
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+2% Synergy $14.36
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+2% Synergy $20.45
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $31.55
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy $1.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+37% Synergy $0.47
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+34% Synergy $0.57
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+33% Synergy $18.73
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+32% Synergy $0.60
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+27% Synergy $4.58
Bedlam Bedlam
+20% Synergy $9.01
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $5.49
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+13% Synergy $0.10
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+8% Synergy $0.55
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.19
Fervor Fervor
+8% Synergy $3.31
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+8% Synergy $0.11
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $8.53
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+7% Synergy $0.87
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $0.49
Barbarian Class Barbarian Class
+5% Synergy $0.24
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+5% Synergy $3.15
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $1.41
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $1.01
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
-1% Synergy $7.33
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-4% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+37% Synergy $2.66
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+14% Synergy $0.30
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+5% Synergy $5.10
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+24% Synergy $0.25
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+24% Synergy $0.47
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+18% Synergy $11.65
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+10% Synergy $16.55
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+10% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.14
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.10
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $0.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $34.54
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $0.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.10
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+3% Synergy $0.10
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+2% Synergy $12.52
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+1% Synergy $1.11
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.08
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $0.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.61
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.24
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+16% Synergy $0.20
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $3.21
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $19.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $4.82
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $17.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.28
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $2.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-10% Synergy $1.29

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

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

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 Sword Coast Sailor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Sword Coast Sailor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Feywild Visitor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Feywild Visitor
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Flaming Fist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Folk Hero Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Folk Hero
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
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
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Criminal Past Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Criminal Past
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Popular Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Popular Entertainer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Passionate Archaeologist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Tavern Brawler Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Tavern Brawler
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider

Other Available Backgrounds

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