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Karlov of the Ghost Council
Price tag $14.75

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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

#435 Current Rank
#400 Last Week
#445 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.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $20.75
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+1% Synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
0% Synergy
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
0% Synergy $1.20
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
-1% Synergy $0.64

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 $2.42
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+70% Synergy $4.36
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+61% Synergy $5.32
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+56% Synergy $8.97
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+52% Synergy $9.56
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+51% Synergy $6.60
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+50% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+46% Synergy $18.94
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+46% Synergy $0.48
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+41% Synergy $2.12

Top Cards

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $4.55
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+40% Synergy $7.28
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $37.42
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+33% Synergy $6.44
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+26% Synergy $2.02
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+18% Synergy $4.08
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.51
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+14% Synergy $1.92
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.95

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+22% Synergy $12.76
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $46.56
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $21.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $48.00
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $56.74
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.90
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $61.56
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $100.94
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $10.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $97.48

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 $18.93
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+36% Synergy $4.39
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+36% Synergy $3.36
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+36% Synergy $51.72
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+34% Synergy $7.54
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+33% Synergy $0.16
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+27% Synergy $0.15
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+27% Synergy $7.00
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $8.83
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+26% Synergy $4.20
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+26% Synergy $0.20
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+25% Synergy $2.93
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+25% Synergy $2.99
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+24% Synergy $1.40
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+24% Synergy $0.45
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+23% Synergy $1.33
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+22% Synergy $0.50
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+22% Synergy $9.46
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+21% Synergy $3.49
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $5.92
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+20% Synergy $0.10
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+19% Synergy $3.40
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+19% Synergy $8.42
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+18% Synergy $33.64
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+18% Synergy $13.42
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+17% Synergy $1.61
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+17% Synergy $85.61
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $3.07
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+17% Synergy $0.23
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+16% Synergy $0.47
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+16% Synergy $0.13
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+16% Synergy $0.16
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+15% Synergy $1.60
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.13
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+14% Synergy $0.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $46.28
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $0.46
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.73
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
+13% Synergy $0.90
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+13% Synergy $0.27
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+11% Synergy $0.93
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+11% Synergy $35.27
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+11% Synergy $0.47
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+10% Synergy $1.47
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+8% Synergy $9.19
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $0.64
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+5% Synergy $2.93
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.92
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-11% Synergy $0.37

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+15% Synergy $3.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy $17.35
Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.81
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+7% Synergy $1.33
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $15.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $21.63
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.53
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+3% Synergy $1.01
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $19.53
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $1.11
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+3% Synergy $26.63
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $14.50
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $8.31
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.10
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.10
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.11
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy $0.47
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.11
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.25
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.28
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.76
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $7.95
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.88
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

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

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $6.76
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $2.35
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+11% Synergy $0.31
Vindicate Vindicate
+10% Synergy $0.58
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.23
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.32
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.93
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $0.51
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.29
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.22
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+5% Synergy $0.45
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $0.91
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $1.08
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.84
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.74
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.48
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.86
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $24.95
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.46
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.56
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+1% Synergy $1.50
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.52
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.45
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $6.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $2.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $41.28
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.60
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+22% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.43
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.62
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+13% Synergy $0.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.71
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $49.82
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $10.61
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+10% Synergy $12.59
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.28
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $5.12
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.51
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.73
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $34.70
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $2.78
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+6% Synergy $1.59
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+5% Synergy $0.16
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.42
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $12.42
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+4% Synergy $0.44
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $8.89
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $9.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $4.16

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+30% Synergy $16.21
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.00
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+25% Synergy $0.42
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy $1.99
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+19% Synergy $0.52
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+18% Synergy $0.11
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $0.89
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $15.80
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+12% Synergy $3.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+10% Synergy $12.91
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.37
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+8% Synergy $0.64
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $24.31
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $1.20
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.57
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+7% Synergy $0.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $22.33
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+6% Synergy $0.46
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.58
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $4.79
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+5% Synergy $0.09
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.59
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.44
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $1.68
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $4.69
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $25.37
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.19
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $5.70
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-13% Synergy $0.21

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
+23% Synergy $8.46
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+12% Synergy $0.70

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+25% Synergy $0.56
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+19% Synergy $32.96
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+14% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $8.88
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.47
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.16
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+8% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $52.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.08
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.18
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.68
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $6.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.61
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $5.04
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $26.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.76
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $4.38
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.09
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $5.99
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.17
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-3% Synergy $4.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+46% Synergy $0.36
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $65.80
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.11
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+33% Synergy $0.06
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+11% Synergy $7.23
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.83
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+10% Synergy $5.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $23.12
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.58
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.67
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $12.44
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+7% Synergy $0.44
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.50
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $20.85
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+3% Synergy $8.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.74
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.92
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.60
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $26.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $7.02
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $29.82
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.24
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $10.33
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.56
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.49
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $22.58
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $17.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $15.11
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.18
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.52
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-3% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.88
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.37
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $12.08
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.13
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.11

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