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Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Price tag $24.98

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

#2624 Current Rank
#2897 Last Week
#2573 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.

Maelstrom Artisan Maelstrom Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.28
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+3% Synergy $1.39

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
+55% Synergy $1.62
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+50% Synergy $1.12
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+49% Synergy $32.10
Port Razer Port Razer
+48% Synergy $0.47
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+47% Synergy $5.15
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+47% Synergy $4.41
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.41
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+42% Synergy $0.52
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+41% Synergy $0.36
Anger Anger
+41% Synergy $0.52

Top Cards

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

City on Fire City on Fire
+36% Synergy $11.45
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+35% Synergy $5.91
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+31% Synergy $6.70
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+30% Synergy $4.55
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.85
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $2.39
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $11.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $0.66
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $41.65
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $15.10

Creatures

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

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+40% Synergy $6.27
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+40% Synergy $0.41
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+39% Synergy $7.80
Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+37% Synergy $0.06
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+36% Synergy $3.89
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+34% Synergy $0.35
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+33% Synergy $0.40
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+28% Synergy $2.26
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+27% Synergy $35.81
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+25% Synergy $5.92
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+25% Synergy $0.73
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+24% Synergy $12.54
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+22% Synergy $5.34
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+20% Synergy $0.52
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+19% Synergy $1.08
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+18% Synergy $2.55
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+17% Synergy $101.98
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+17% Synergy $2.40
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+16% Synergy $21.91
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+16% Synergy $0.58
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+14% Synergy $1.88
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+13% Synergy $0.28
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+12% Synergy $0.28
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+12% Synergy $0.18
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+11% Synergy $0.31
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+11% Synergy $0.29
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $48.12
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+9% Synergy $0.33
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.96
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+8% Synergy $3.05
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+8% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.22
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+6% Synergy $5.88
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+5% Synergy $4.00
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+5% Synergy $0.43
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+5% Synergy $0.38
Balor Balor
+5% Synergy $5.00
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+4% Synergy $16.35
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+3% Synergy $0.22
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $6.32
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+2% Synergy $3.17
Xorn Xorn
+1% Synergy $8.69
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $16.89
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
0% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.31
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-3% Synergy $4.71
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-4% Synergy $14.78
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-4% Synergy $30.92
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-5% Synergy $2.79
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-8% Synergy $1.73

Instants

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

Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+30% Synergy $3.45
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+28% Synergy $8.47
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+20% Synergy $0.42
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $2.89
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $12.87
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+6% Synergy $0.19
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.35
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+5% Synergy $4.62
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+5% Synergy $0.29
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $68.07
Reverberate Reverberate
+4% Synergy $3.60
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+4% Synergy $0.15
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.64
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $1.94
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.53
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.26
Expedite Expedite
+1% Synergy $0.61
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
0% Synergy $18.12
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-1% Synergy $0.71
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $8.23
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $14.01
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-6% Synergy $1.49
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $9.73
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-7% Synergy $9.80
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $12.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $14.92
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.48
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-13% Synergy $11.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $5.39

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 $9.41
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+25% Synergy $4.49
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+18% Synergy $14.37
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+16% Synergy $4.48
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+16% Synergy $0.97
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.23
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.17
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+6% Synergy $0.16
By Force By Force
+5% Synergy $0.38
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+4% Synergy $3.97
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+4% Synergy $2.93
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.23
Insurrection Insurrection
+3% Synergy $9.51
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.24
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+2% Synergy $0.28
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
-1% Synergy $0.19
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.18
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $5.21
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.35
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-3% Synergy $0.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+40% Synergy $9.10
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $7.29
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+23% Synergy $2.91
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+20% Synergy $43.69
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+20% Synergy $11.36
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+19% Synergy $6.30
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+19% Synergy $1.58
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $3.93
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $1.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+14% Synergy $3.17
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+12% Synergy $8.34
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.56
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $28.45
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $10.46
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.73
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $39.62
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.61
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $5.03
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.56
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+5% Synergy $2.03
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $39.15
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $3.03
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+4% Synergy
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $3.33
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $6.46
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+3% Synergy $2.73
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+3% Synergy $0.99
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+2% Synergy $47.45
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.02
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+35% Synergy $31.93
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+35% Synergy $0.47
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+33% Synergy $7.65
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+30% Synergy $0.30
Fervor Fervor
+17% Synergy $4.94
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+15% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $16.84
Bedlam Bedlam
+12% Synergy $8.33
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy $6.93
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $1.46
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+7% Synergy $0.40
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+7% Synergy $0.31
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.30
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.51
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $10.83
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.27
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+4% Synergy $2.09
Barbarian Class Barbarian Class
+4% Synergy $0.33
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+4% Synergy $19.82
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+3% Synergy $2.56
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+2% Synergy $0.26
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy $1.04
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.74
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
0% Synergy $1.05
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
0% Synergy $0.29
Repercussion Repercussion
0% Synergy $8.63
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-16% Synergy $1.97

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 $2.45
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+17% Synergy $0.39
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.35
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+3% Synergy $6.05
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.80

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+25% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+18% Synergy $1.15
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+15% Synergy $17.10
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $10.99
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+12% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $1.11
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+5% Synergy $1.62
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+5% Synergy $2.09
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.56
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-1% Synergy $1.75
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $20.37
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.56
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $1.74
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $2.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.87
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.34
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.47
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.17
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $36.86
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $14.92

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