App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Karlov of the Ghost Council
Price tag $16.65

Legendary CreatureSpirit Advisor

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

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

#390 Current Rank
#328 Last Week
#455 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.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+11% Synergy $0.63
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+7% Synergy $0.49
Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
+4% Synergy $0.17
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+4% Synergy $1.42
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-14% Synergy $5.91

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 $3.06
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+70% Synergy $6.87
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+62% Synergy $3.19
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+56% Synergy $8.71
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+53% Synergy $10.03
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+52% Synergy $6.28
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+50% Synergy $0.39
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+46% Synergy $22.38
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+46% Synergy $0.45
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+41% Synergy $22.29

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 $4.91
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+41% Synergy $32.86
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+40% Synergy $10.16
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+32% Synergy $6.43
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+26% Synergy $2.04
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+18% Synergy $3.41
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+13% Synergy $0.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+22% Synergy $17.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $54.29
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $24.04
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.56
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $56.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $68.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $35.14
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $65.70
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $103.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46

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 $1.77
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+38% Synergy $2.20
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+37% Synergy $1.36
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+36% Synergy $61.76
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+35% Synergy $13.91
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+34% Synergy $0.31
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+27% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+27% Synergy $8.43
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+27% Synergy $3.60
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $6.67
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+26% Synergy $4.55
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+26% Synergy $0.28
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+24% Synergy $3.99
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+24% Synergy $0.43
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+24% Synergy $0.35
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.45
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+23% Synergy $10.02
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+22% Synergy $0.54
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+21% Synergy $7.47
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+21% Synergy $2.94
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+20% Synergy $2.45
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+20% Synergy $0.29
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+19% Synergy $30.29
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+17% Synergy $2.43
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $3.69
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+17% Synergy $95.13
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+17% Synergy $17.19
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+17% Synergy $10.27
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+17% Synergy $0.32
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+16% Synergy $0.77
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+16% Synergy $0.19
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+16% Synergy $0.27
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+15% Synergy $0.40
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $55.56
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $2.30
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.75
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+13% Synergy $0.83
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+13% Synergy $0.28
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+12% Synergy $1.15
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
+12% Synergy $1.04
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+11% Synergy $1.70
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+11% Synergy $37.01
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+10% Synergy $0.41
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $11.96
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $3.55
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+4% Synergy $5.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.91
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-11% Synergy $0.57

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+15% Synergy $2.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $21.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.39
Fracture Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+6% Synergy $1.33
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $14.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.58
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $1.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.31
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $6.98
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $23.25
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+3% Synergy $29.65
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $26.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $19.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.08
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $10.23
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.58
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.35
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $14.42
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $3.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $5.71

Sorceries

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

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+18% Synergy $4.78
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.35
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $2.77
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+10% Synergy $0.31
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.62
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.34
Vindicate Vindicate
+9% Synergy $0.98
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $0.72
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.29
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $0.40
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+4% Synergy $0.63
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $2.17
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.07
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.65
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.41
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $5.53
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.52
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.59
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $25.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.56
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $9.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $5.35
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $37.04
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $3.20
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+22% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.40
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+13% Synergy $3.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.90
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.41
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $11.33
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $68.29
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+10% Synergy $6.34
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.37
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $7.01
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.65
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.84
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $6.16
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $45.80
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+6% Synergy $1.61
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+5% Synergy $0.17
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.52
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $12.20
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+4% Synergy $0.47
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $6.27
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $7.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $5.80

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+30% Synergy $31.56
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.08
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+25% Synergy $0.48
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+22% Synergy $2.02
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+20% Synergy $0.42
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+18% Synergy $0.29
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $0.46
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+14% Synergy $20.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $17.71
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+11% Synergy $5.59
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $2.01
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+7% Synergy $0.62
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+7% Synergy $0.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $13.99
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $25.43
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+6% Synergy $0.36
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.58
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.64
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $6.13
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+5% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.60
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $2.72
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+3% Synergy $0.33
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $33.29
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.25
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.88
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $0.91
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $3.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.23

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 $10.06
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.31
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+25% Synergy $0.49
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+19% Synergy $32.34
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+14% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $12.93
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.53
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+9% Synergy $0.38
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $59.72
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $4.06
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.84
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.34
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+2% Synergy $1.98
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.37
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $29.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.73
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $9.02
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $0.43
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-3% Synergy $4.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+44% Synergy $0.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $70.34
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+33% Synergy $0.18
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+11% Synergy $1.20
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+11% Synergy $6.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+10% Synergy $10.49
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.75
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $28.65
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $14.11
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.13
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.58
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.31
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.91
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $8.31
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $32.43
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $14.94
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+2% Synergy $10.64
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $38.27
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.08
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $10.52
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $25.35
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.81
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $29.49
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $16.43
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.27
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $14.42
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.96
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $11.91
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.31
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlov of the Ghost Council.