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Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Price tag $25.16

Legendary CreatureTiefling Barbarian

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2825 Current Rank
#2672 Last Week
#2613 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karlach, Fury of Avernus.

Background Cards

Karlach, Fury of Avernus can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

New Cards

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

Spider-Man, Web-Spinner Spider-Man, Web-Spinner
+33% Synergy
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire Luke Cage, Hero for Hire
+33% Synergy
Firebird, Blazing Ranger Firebird, Blazing Ranger
+33% Synergy
Flashback Flashback
0% Synergy $4.97
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
-1% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+56% Synergy $2.25
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+50% Synergy $1.09
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+49% Synergy $31.73
Port Razer Port Razer
+48% Synergy $0.67
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+46% Synergy $4.46
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+45% Synergy $6.80
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+42% Synergy $0.51
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+40% Synergy $0.82
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+40% Synergy $0.37
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+39% Synergy $4.73

Top Cards

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

Anger Anger
+39% Synergy $0.41
City on Fire City on Fire
+37% Synergy $12.04
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+35% Synergy $5.88
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+27% Synergy $2.71
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $1.53
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $12.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $0.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% 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
+1% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $15.84

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+39% Synergy $0.40
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+38% Synergy $6.93
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+35% Synergy $3.47
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+35% Synergy $0.09
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+33% Synergy $0.32
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+31% Synergy $0.37
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+30% Synergy $7.47
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+27% Synergy $34.30
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+26% Synergy $2.19
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+24% Synergy $5.47
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+24% Synergy $0.25
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+23% Synergy $13.85
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+21% Synergy $4.17
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+19% Synergy $0.46
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+18% Synergy $3.10
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+18% Synergy $1.24
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+17% Synergy $115.86
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+17% Synergy $2.32
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+16% Synergy $25.78
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+14% Synergy $0.80
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+13% Synergy $1.65
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+13% Synergy $0.31
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+12% Synergy $0.13
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $48.17
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+9% Synergy $0.35
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $1.12
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+9% Synergy $0.26
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+9% Synergy $0.36
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+7% Synergy $19.27
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+7% Synergy $3.56
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+6% Synergy $0.44
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+6% Synergy $5.34
Balor Balor
+6% Synergy $5.38
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+5% Synergy $4.88
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.24
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+5% Synergy $0.38
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+3% Synergy $0.39
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $6.43
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+2% Synergy $5.64
Xorn Xorn
+1% Synergy $7.79
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $21.90
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-2% Synergy $5.94
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-3% Synergy $28.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-4% Synergy $2.43
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-4% Synergy $16.69
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-7% Synergy $2.07
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-7% Synergy $25.00

Instants

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

Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+30% Synergy $4.13
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+27% Synergy $9.08
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+19% Synergy $0.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.36
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $0.92
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $13.10
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+6% Synergy $4.41
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+6% Synergy $0.27
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.31
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+5% Synergy $0.23
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.50
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+4% Synergy $0.25
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $67.12
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $5.56
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.97
Expedite Expedite
+1% Synergy $1.32
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $0.33
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
0% Synergy $17.11
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $6.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $10.94
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-7% Synergy $12.06
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-7% Synergy $2.13
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $11.50
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $16.68
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $12.52
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $7.26
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-15% Synergy $0.70

Sorceries

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

World at War World at War
+30% Synergy $11.33
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+24% Synergy $7.57
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+18% Synergy $13.92
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+17% Synergy $5.80
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+17% Synergy $1.07
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.49
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+7% Synergy $1.14
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.13
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $4.05
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.40
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $4.53
By Force By Force
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.29
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.16
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.19
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.25
Insurrection Insurrection
+2% Synergy $9.63
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+1% Synergy $0.37
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
-1% Synergy $0.15
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.15
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $6.54
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.30
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-3% Synergy $0.28
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.24
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+37% Synergy $9.51
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $5.78
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+21% Synergy $2.78
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+19% Synergy $6.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+19% Synergy $45.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $13.69
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.25
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+17% Synergy $1.64
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $1.44
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.53
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+12% Synergy $7.81
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $4.17
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $11.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $26.88
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $41.06
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.17
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $6.50
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.61
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $39.40
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+5% Synergy $1.64
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.69
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $2.69
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+4% Synergy
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $6.54
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $46.47
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+3% Synergy $2.42
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+3% Synergy $1.09
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $30.98

Enchantments

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

Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+34% Synergy $33.03
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+33% Synergy $7.77
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+32% Synergy $0.51
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+28% Synergy $0.27
Fervor Fervor
+17% Synergy $5.18
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+14% Synergy $17.15
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+14% Synergy $0.15
Bedlam Bedlam
+13% Synergy $8.87
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+9% Synergy $6.96
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+8% Synergy $0.32
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $2.45
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+7% Synergy $0.26
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.51
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $13.06
Barbarian Class Barbarian Class
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+4% Synergy $3.38
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+4% Synergy $1.63
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.29
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+3% Synergy $0.59
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.05
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.09
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+1% Synergy $0.24
Repercussion Repercussion
+1% Synergy $9.52
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-15% Synergy $2.25

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+37% Synergy $2.50
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+17% Synergy $0.42
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.67
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+3% Synergy $6.39
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.97

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.38
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+22% Synergy $0.26
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+15% Synergy $16.96
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $1.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+14% Synergy $7.44
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+12% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $1.97
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $2.14
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $51.37
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-2% Synergy $1.61
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-2% Synergy $18.98
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.99
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $2.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.59
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.39
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.08
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.40
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $1.10
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $0.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $16.68

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