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Karlov of the Ghost Council
Price tag $9.40

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#339 Current Rank
#335 Last Week
#409 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karlov of the Ghost Council.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karlov of the Ghost Council decks.

Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+9% Synergy $0.73
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+8% Synergy $2.40
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.71
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.17
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.33

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Karlov of the Ghost Council's abilities and overall game plan.

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+71% Synergy $2.14
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+71% Synergy $4.55
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+60% Synergy $3.67
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+57% Synergy $5.68
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+52% Synergy $8.06
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+50% Synergy $2.90
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+50% Synergy $0.21
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+47% Synergy $18.82
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+47% Synergy $0.53
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+42% Synergy $2.73

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Karlov of the Ghost Council decks.

Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+40% Synergy $7.15
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $29.17
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+35% Synergy $3.53
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+28% Synergy $26.18
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+26% Synergy $1.50
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $1.55
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.24
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $1.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+24% Synergy $11.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $17.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $34.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $58.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $28.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $50.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $67.99
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $16.58
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $13.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Karlov of the Ghost Council's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+41% Synergy $13.31
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+40% Synergy $0.81
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+35% Synergy $6.79
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+35% Synergy $46.76
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+34% Synergy $3.15
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+32% Synergy $1.87
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+32% Synergy $0.11
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+27% Synergy $0.65
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+26% Synergy $3.70
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+26% Synergy $0.19
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+25% Synergy $0.13
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+25% Synergy $3.71
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+25% Synergy $10.82
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+24% Synergy $0.73
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+23% Synergy $0.37
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+22% Synergy $4.25
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+21% Synergy $0.66
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+21% Synergy $11.29
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+21% Synergy $1.94
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+21% Synergy $0.13
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+21% Synergy $6.58
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $3.85
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+20% Synergy $6.86
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+19% Synergy $0.38
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+18% Synergy $0.41
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+18% Synergy $6.71
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+18% Synergy $2.93
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+18% Synergy $0.92
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.29
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+17% Synergy $0.67
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+16% Synergy $0.94
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+16% Synergy $27.37
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+16% Synergy $63.03
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+16% Synergy $0.11
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+15% Synergy $0.72
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
+15% Synergy $0.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $42.20
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.76
Divinity of Pride Divinity of Pride
+13% Synergy $2.28
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+12% Synergy $0.06
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+12% Synergy $0.60
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+12% Synergy $2.03
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.61
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+11% Synergy $37.13
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+11% Synergy $0.49
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $5.36
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $0.83
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+4% Synergy $2.95
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $2.38
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-12% Synergy $0.91

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Karlov of the Ghost Council safe.

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+16% Synergy $1.55
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $16.24
Fracture Fracture
+9% Synergy $0.81
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+8% Synergy $0.79
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $11.00
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $18.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.77
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.45
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $16.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.84
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $11.91
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+2% Synergy $0.37
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.13
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.48
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.19
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.10
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.32
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.35
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $10.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $0.63
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Karlov of the Ghost Council's game plan and control the board.

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+19% Synergy $5.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $0.60
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.25
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+13% Synergy $0.33
Vindicate Vindicate
+12% Synergy $0.91
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.29
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $4.30
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.43
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.47
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.28
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.38
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+5% Synergy $0.42
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $0.78
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $2.03
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.46
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.75
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.70
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.49
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.48
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+1% Synergy $1.21
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $25.53
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.68
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $7.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+30% Synergy $1.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $31.55
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+25% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.45
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+24% Synergy $1.91
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $2.15
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+15% Synergy $0.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.30
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $17.46
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $41.21
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $5.20
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.20
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $7.52
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.11
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $29.26
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+6% Synergy $14.04
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+6% Synergy $0.17
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+6% Synergy $1.40
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $1.06
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.47
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $11.60
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.42
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $17.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Karlov of the Ghost Council's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+30% Synergy $2.46
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.24
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+25% Synergy $1.47
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+19% Synergy $0.44
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+16% Synergy $0.53
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+16% Synergy $0.15
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $17.12
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.24
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+11% Synergy $2.84
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $15.42
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+8% Synergy $2.64
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+8% Synergy $0.62
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+8% Synergy $0.30
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $21.01
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+7% Synergy $18.67
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.35
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.34
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.50
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $4.77
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.40
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $1.13
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.47
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $18.49
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $4.05
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.40
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+2% Synergy $0.46
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
-1% Synergy $0.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.99
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Karlov of the Ghost Council to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+22% Synergy $4.79
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+14% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+26% Synergy $0.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+18% Synergy $21.58
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+14% Synergy $0.40
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $5.17
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.47
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+8% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $47.16
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.40
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.65
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $3.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.65
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $7.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $24.56
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.61
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $2.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-2% Synergy $0.87
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $4.50
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+48% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $67.47
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Karlov of the Ghost Council decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+33% Synergy $0.10
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $7.92
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+11% Synergy $1.10
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+10% Synergy $6.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $22.75
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.47
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+8% Synergy $0.68
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+6% Synergy $0.48
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.80
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $13.73
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.76
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $17.11
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+3% Synergy $8.13
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $29.32
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.39
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.22
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.23
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $9.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $21.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.72
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $25.53
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.20
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-3% Synergy $0.23
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.29
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $13.57
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.18

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