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Karlov of the Ghost Council
Price tag $10.97

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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

#367 Current Rank
#401 Last Week
#415 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
+19% Synergy $3.81
Aunt May Aunt May
+2% Synergy $2.24
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
-1% Synergy $0.24
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-3% Synergy $6.79
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
-4% Synergy $0.85

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 $2.54
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+70% Synergy $5.33
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+60% Synergy $4.35
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+57% Synergy $7.52
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+52% Synergy $9.41
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+51% Synergy $0.23
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+50% Synergy $2.93
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+47% Synergy $19.92
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+46% Synergy $0.71
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+42% Synergy $3.09

Top Cards

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

Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+41% Synergy $37.50
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+40% Synergy $7.09
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+34% Synergy $3.00
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+28% Synergy $21.86
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+26% Synergy $1.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $2.62
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.86
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+14% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+23% Synergy $12.28
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $16.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $34.30
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $52.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.00
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $59.87
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.60
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $18.87
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $13.36

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 $15.25
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+40% Synergy $1.18
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+35% Synergy $9.60
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+35% Synergy $51.08
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+34% Synergy $2.37
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+34% Synergy $3.12
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+32% Synergy $0.19
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+26% Synergy $4.83
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+26% Synergy $0.56
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+26% Synergy $10.59
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+26% Synergy $0.17
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+25% Synergy $0.15
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+25% Synergy $3.57
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+24% Synergy $0.80
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+23% Synergy $0.34
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+22% Synergy $2.95
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+22% Synergy $0.67
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+21% Synergy $2.05
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+21% Synergy $0.12
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+21% Synergy $7.43
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $3.85
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+20% Synergy $13.56
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+20% Synergy $6.98
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+19% Synergy $0.90
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+18% Synergy $3.35
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+18% Synergy $0.40
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+18% Synergy $0.46
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.16
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+17% Synergy $30.94
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $4.73
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+16% Synergy $0.83
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+16% Synergy $66.16
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+16% Synergy $0.51
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+16% Synergy $0.12
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+15% Synergy $0.59
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
+15% Synergy $0.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $45.59
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.60
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.71
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+12% Synergy $0.13
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+12% Synergy $2.71
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+12% Synergy $0.57
Divinity of Pride Divinity of Pride
+12% Synergy $2.16
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+11% Synergy $38.04
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+10% Synergy $3.09
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $7.33
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $0.88
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+5% Synergy $2.12
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $3.00
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-11% Synergy $0.70

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+16% Synergy $2.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $17.03
Fracture Fracture
+9% Synergy $0.84
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+8% Synergy $0.93
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+5% Synergy $15.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.70
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.73
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $18.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.24
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $16.33
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.02
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.12
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+2% Synergy $0.33
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.17
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+2% Synergy $1.07
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.89
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.19
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.13
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $4.94
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.37
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.18
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $10.29
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

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

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+18% Synergy $5.54
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $0.40
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+12% Synergy $0.34
Vindicate Vindicate
+11% Synergy $0.66
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.31
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.03
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+7% Synergy $0.51
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.25
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.22
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+5% Synergy $0.40
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $1.67
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $1.49
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.26
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.72
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $1.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.09
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.42
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+1% Synergy $1.24
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $26.07
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.12
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $5.14
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+30% Synergy $1.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $34.22
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+24% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $4.54
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.25
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.11
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+14% Synergy $0.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.32
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $18.82
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $44.45
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $8.64
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.29
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.60
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $6.89
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.34
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.60
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $32.79
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+6% Synergy $0.18
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+6% Synergy $12.48
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+6% Synergy $1.60
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $0.99
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+4% Synergy $11.62
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $4.86
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $8.93
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

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

Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.54
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.27
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+24% Synergy $1.39
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+19% Synergy $0.46
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+17% Synergy $0.19
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+16% Synergy $0.47
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $18.15
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.27
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+11% Synergy $3.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $12.32
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+8% Synergy $3.56
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+8% Synergy $0.64
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+8% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $20.79
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.39
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.64
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $21.30
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.47
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $4.67
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.43
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $1.26
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.47
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $21.01
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $4.40
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $24.73
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+2% Synergy $0.48
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
-1% Synergy $0.15
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $6.05
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.56

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 $5.89
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+13% Synergy $0.74

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+26% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+18% Synergy $23.29
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+14% Synergy $0.39
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $5.11
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+9% Synergy $0.30
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.11
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $49.13
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.43
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.60
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $3.74
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.53
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $9.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.89
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.44
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $25.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $4.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-2% Synergy $1.08
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.38
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+48% Synergy $0.28
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $65.92
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.79
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% 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 $6.49
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+11% Synergy $0.99
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $23.61
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.52
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+9% Synergy $5.53
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+8% Synergy $0.65
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+6% Synergy $0.34
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.86
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $13.50
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.70
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $18.89
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+3% Synergy $10.02
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.12
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.97
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.02
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.17
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $5.70
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $8.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.93
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $26.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.74
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $20.83
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.64
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.70
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.19
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-3% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.35
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.35
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $13.69
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.15

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