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Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Price tag $20.82

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

#2603 Current Rank
#2740 Last Week
#2513 Last Month

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.

Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+10% Synergy $15.85
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.24
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.12
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $17.05

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 $2.36
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+50% Synergy $1.11
Port Razer Port Razer
+49% Synergy $0.33
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+48% Synergy $3.42
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+48% Synergy $4.75
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+44% Synergy $32.21
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.67
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+42% Synergy $1.11
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+41% Synergy $6.22
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+41% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Anger Anger
+41% Synergy $2.06
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+34% Synergy $5.65
City on Fire City on Fire
+34% Synergy $10.83
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+28% Synergy $5.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+18% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.83
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+10% Synergy $11.94
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $46.46
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.82

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
+41% Synergy $0.36
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+40% Synergy $5.26
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+39% Synergy $0.07
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+34% Synergy $0.76
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+33% Synergy $2.12
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+33% Synergy $0.37
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+31% Synergy $6.24
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+30% Synergy $2.00
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+28% Synergy $20.35
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+26% Synergy $9.68
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+25% Synergy $15.08
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+24% Synergy $4.61
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.75
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+22% Synergy $0.55
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+21% Synergy $1.03
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+20% Synergy $1.92
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+17% Synergy $84.51
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+16% Synergy $2.39
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+15% Synergy $26.74
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+15% Synergy $0.51
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+13% Synergy $3.11
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+13% Synergy $0.25
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+13% Synergy $0.28
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+13% Synergy $0.28
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+13% Synergy $0.16
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $40.11
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+10% Synergy $0.81
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+8% Synergy $2.42
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+8% Synergy $6.23
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+8% Synergy $0.33
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+7% Synergy $0.62
Balor Balor
+6% Synergy $4.22
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+5% Synergy $3.42
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+5% Synergy $0.18
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+3% Synergy $2.76
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+3% Synergy $18.92
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.32
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+3% Synergy $2.28
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+3% Synergy $1.61
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+3% Synergy $19.17
Xorn Xorn
+2% Synergy $7.75
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $7.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.23
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
0% Synergy $0.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-4% Synergy $3.67
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-4% Synergy $12.32
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-8% Synergy $1.81

Instants

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

Savage Beating Savage Beating
+30% Synergy $8.59
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+27% Synergy $4.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+18% Synergy $0.55
Seething Song Seething Song
+13% Synergy $13.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+13% Synergy $2.61
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $2.70
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.21
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+6% Synergy $0.19
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.26
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.88
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $63.37
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.23
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $3.09
Expedite Expedite
+3% Synergy $1.11
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.06
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $3.40
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $1.79
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+1% Synergy $15.63
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-5% Synergy $1.43
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $8.36
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-7% Synergy $10.51
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $8.84
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $13.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.97
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.38
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-13% Synergy $8.69
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $2.92
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $7.34

Sorceries

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

World at War World at War
+32% Synergy $8.77
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+27% Synergy $3.37
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+17% Synergy $1.22
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+15% Synergy $2.81
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+15% Synergy $14.64
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.40
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.68
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.10
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.10
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $2.89
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.37
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $3.38
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.13
By Force By Force
+5% Synergy $0.25
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.17
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+3% Synergy $0.28
Insurrection Insurrection
+3% Synergy $7.94
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+3% Synergy $0.47
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.20
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
-1% Synergy $0.11
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-2% Synergy $0.57
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $4.01
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.01
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.30
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+41% Synergy $9.10
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $6.56
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+23% Synergy $2.77
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $42.11
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.34
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $10.14
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $2.94
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+17% Synergy $3.74
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+17% Synergy $1.37
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $3.22
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+13% Synergy $7.14
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.62
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $32.93
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $25.77
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.51
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $10.22
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.32
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $3.98
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.79
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+5% Synergy
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.43
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $38.90
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+4% Synergy $2.35
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.67
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $2.50
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $47.49
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $5.30
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $2.05
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+2% Synergy $0.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $39.76
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.58
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+35% Synergy $0.58
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+33% Synergy $28.84
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+30% Synergy $0.22
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+28% Synergy $5.52
Fervor Fervor
+19% Synergy $3.91
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+15% Synergy $0.14
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+12% Synergy $22.59
Bedlam Bedlam
+12% Synergy $8.13
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.17
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+8% Synergy $0.31
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+7% Synergy $6.99
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+7% Synergy $0.19
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.78
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.62
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+5% Synergy $0.56
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $10.51
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.92
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+3% Synergy $10.91
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+3% Synergy $2.22
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+2% Synergy $0.31
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.16
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+2% Synergy $0.27
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $1.00
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+1% Synergy $0.17
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+1% Synergy $0.80
Repercussion Repercussion
-1% Synergy $6.91
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-16% Synergy $1.89

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+38% Synergy $2.30
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+20% Synergy $0.33
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.36
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+2% Synergy $5.91
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $3.15

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+26% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+18% Synergy $1.01
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+17% Synergy $15.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+17% Synergy $10.87
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+13% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.76
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+6% Synergy $1.85
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.08
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $45.27
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+4% Synergy $1.13
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.12
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.14
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $16.39
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $2.18
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.34
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $4.96

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.90
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.28
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.32
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.71
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.86
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.78
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.70
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.47
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $32.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $1.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.97
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.01
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.97

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