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Karlov of the Ghost Council
Price tag $13.59

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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

#436 Current Rank
#411 Last Week
#428 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.

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+1% Synergy $0.08
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $46.75
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $3.77
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $2.44
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
-2% Synergy $1.98

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 $2.40
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+70% Synergy $4.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+60% Synergy $5.41
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+56% Synergy $7.85
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+52% Synergy $9.39
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+51% Synergy $7.76
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+50% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+46% Synergy $17.12
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+45% Synergy $0.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $3.63

Top Cards

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

Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+40% Synergy $34.28
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+39% Synergy $6.20
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+33% Synergy $4.62
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+28% Synergy $17.51
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+26% Synergy $2.07
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $3.69
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.24
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+14% Synergy $1.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.69

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+22% Synergy $12.68
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $46.24
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $20.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $44.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $47.62
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $30.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $58.14
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $92.16
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $11.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $90.87

Creatures

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

Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+41% Synergy $2.23
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+40% Synergy $17.17
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+36% Synergy $3.42
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+35% Synergy $7.42
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $3.41
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+35% Synergy $47.25
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+33% Synergy $0.13
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+27% Synergy $6.11
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+26% Synergy $3.75
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+26% Synergy $7.13
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+26% Synergy $0.20
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+25% Synergy $0.19
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+24% Synergy $0.46
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+24% Synergy $1.41
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+23% Synergy $1.27
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+23% Synergy $1.69
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+23% Synergy $1.97
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+23% Synergy $0.44
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+21% Synergy $8.23
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+21% Synergy $0.57
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+21% Synergy $3.42
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+21% Synergy $0.11
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $5.47
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+20% Synergy $8.04
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+19% Synergy $3.15
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+18% Synergy $14.78
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+17% Synergy $31.33
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+17% Synergy $1.39
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $3.45
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+17% Synergy $73.88
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+17% Synergy $0.44
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+17% Synergy $0.20
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+17% Synergy $0.09
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+16% Synergy $1.51
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+16% Synergy $0.08
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+15% Synergy $0.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $42.45
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
+14% Synergy $0.85
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.79
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+13% Synergy $0.11
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.36
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+12% Synergy $0.32
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+11% Synergy $0.94
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+11% Synergy $38.47
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+11% Synergy $0.51
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+10% Synergy $1.06
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $7.64
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $0.56
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+5% Synergy $2.61
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-11% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+15% Synergy $2.74
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $14.80
Fracture Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.54
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+7% Synergy $1.38
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $16.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.58
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $20.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $18.20
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.49
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $17.22
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.85
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+2% Synergy $0.44
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+2% Synergy $0.70
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.48
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.38
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.24
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.84
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $7.22
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $6.15
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $0.45
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+12% Synergy $0.34
Fumigate Fumigate
+11% Synergy $0.17
Vindicate Vindicate
+10% Synergy $0.48
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.35
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.29
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+7% Synergy $0.51
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.16
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.40
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+5% Synergy $0.43
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $0.95
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $1.18
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.48
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.81
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.42
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.45
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.02
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.44
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+1% Synergy $1.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.63
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $1.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.28
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $2.44
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+23% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $3.60
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.13
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+14% Synergy $0.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.40
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $16.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $43.30
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $8.69
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.28
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $5.94
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.89
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.37
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $33.75
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+6% Synergy $0.15
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+6% Synergy $1.52
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $11.86
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $1.60
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.40
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $7.17
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $9.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $3.24

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 $1.88
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+25% Synergy $0.31
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+24% Synergy $1.75
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+19% Synergy $0.41
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $0.62
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+17% Synergy $0.15
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $11.61
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+11% Synergy $3.42
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $11.64
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+8% Synergy $0.62
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+8% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $19.89
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.95
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.40
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.45
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $21.33
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.56
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+5% Synergy $0.10
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $4.57
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.49
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.43
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $1.14
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $23.46
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $2.83
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+3% Synergy $0.41
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $25.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.78

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 $7.04
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+13% Synergy $0.66

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.39
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+25% Synergy $0.48
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+18% Synergy $29.40
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+14% Synergy $0.39
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $6.57
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.14
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.31
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+8% Synergy $0.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $46.40
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $2.79
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.74
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.70
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.02
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $6.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.89
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.93
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $24.79
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.50
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $3.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.12
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-2% Synergy $4.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $5.36
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.17
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+46% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $61.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.38
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 $6.30
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.69
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+10% Synergy $5.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $20.00
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.57
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+7% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $10.77
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.58
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $20.23
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+3% Synergy $7.93
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.00
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.73
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.29
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.87
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $31.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $9.71
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.25
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.44
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $19.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $16.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.53
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $14.40
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.14
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.52
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-3% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.37
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.30
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $12.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.15
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.20

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