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Karlov of the Ghost Council
Price tag $16.10

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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

#483 Current Rank
#449 Last Week
#470 Past 2 Years

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
+17% Synergy $0.93
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+12% Synergy $1.10
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+1% Synergy $7.90
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-14% Synergy $5.88
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-15% Synergy $2.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+72% Synergy $3.61
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+71% Synergy $5.82
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+63% Synergy $3.89
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+56% Synergy $8.68
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+54% Synergy $9.20
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+52% Synergy $5.74
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+50% Synergy $0.37
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+46% Synergy $24.05
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+45% Synergy $0.76
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+42% Synergy $21.97

Top Cards

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

Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+42% Synergy $31.92
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+41% Synergy $11.94
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+41% Synergy $6.64
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+32% Synergy $6.37
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+27% Synergy $2.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $3.96
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.73
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+13% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+22% Synergy $17.77
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $53.05
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $37.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $58.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $71.74
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.45
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $59.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $104.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20

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 $2.32
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+39% Synergy $2.84
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+38% Synergy $0.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+36% Synergy $13.81
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+36% Synergy $63.30
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+34% Synergy $0.24
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+28% Synergy $0.37
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+28% Synergy $8.22
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+28% Synergy $2.68
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+27% Synergy $6.70
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+27% Synergy $0.40
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+26% Synergy $4.34
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+25% Synergy $4.68
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+24% Synergy $1.33
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+24% Synergy $0.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+23% Synergy $10.82
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+23% Synergy $0.33
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+22% Synergy $0.55
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+22% Synergy $0.46
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+21% Synergy $12.69
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+20% Synergy $3.25
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+20% Synergy $3.62
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+20% Synergy $0.32
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+19% Synergy $37.18
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $2.95
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+18% Synergy $93.53
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $4.68
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+17% Synergy $0.31
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+17% Synergy $9.20
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $18.22
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+16% Synergy $0.28
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+15% Synergy $0.88
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+15% Synergy $0.37
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+15% Synergy $0.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $57.84
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+14% Synergy $0.18
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.93
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+13% Synergy $0.29
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+13% Synergy $0.70
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.32
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+12% Synergy $1.42
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+12% Synergy $41.18
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+12% Synergy $1.83
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
+12% Synergy $0.98
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+10% Synergy $0.42
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $12.75
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $2.50
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+4% Synergy $5.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.03
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-11% Synergy $0.90

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+15% Synergy $2.96
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $22.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.43
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+6% Synergy $1.88
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+6% Synergy $14.71
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.29
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.55
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+4% Synergy $2.13
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $15.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.44
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $5.75
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $24.78
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $28.26
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $16.40
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $9.98
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.11
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.38
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.23
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.64
Inkshield Inkshield
-6% Synergy $4.74
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.96

Sorceries

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

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+18% Synergy $5.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.35
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $3.40
Vindicate Vindicate
+10% Synergy $0.76
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.30
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.41
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+9% Synergy $0.41
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+6% Synergy $0.73
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.27
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+5% Synergy $0.77
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $2.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.11
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.04
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $5.19
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $2.23
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.47
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.56
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.47
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $8.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $5.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $31.73
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $2.68
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+21% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.41
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+13% Synergy $2.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.95
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.62
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $11.32
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $69.57
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+10% Synergy $6.23
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+10% Synergy $0.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $6.00
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $7.57
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.76
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $48.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $4.12
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+6% Synergy $1.70
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+5% Synergy $0.27
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $17.61
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.74
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.33
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $7.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $6.31

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+31% Synergy $39.07
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.00
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+25% Synergy $0.53
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+22% Synergy $2.12
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+20% Synergy $0.47
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+18% Synergy $0.35
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $0.51
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+14% Synergy $21.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+12% Synergy $19.78
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+11% Synergy $5.56
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.37
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+7% Synergy $0.62
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+7% Synergy $0.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $25.40
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.40
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+6% Synergy $0.39
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.68
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.65
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $13.81
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $8.40
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.44
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+5% Synergy $0.28
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.82
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+4% Synergy $1.90
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.39
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+3% Synergy $0.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $34.45
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $1.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $4.61
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.27

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 $9.59
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.34
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.77
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+19% Synergy $39.91
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+14% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $13.44
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.48
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.29
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+8% Synergy $0.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $62.39
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $3.64
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.53
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $6.02
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.01
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $10.69
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.24
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+1% Synergy $1.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $32.82
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.26
High Market High Market
-2% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $12.76
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-3% Synergy $3.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+43% Synergy $0.38
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $74.38
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+33% Synergy $0.19
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+12% Synergy $6.95
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+11% Synergy $1.31
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+10% Synergy $9.93
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+10% Synergy $4.78
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $31.35
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $15.62
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.56
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $0.37
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.13
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.55
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.87
Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
+4% Synergy $0.17
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $9.01
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+3% Synergy $11.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.44
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.03
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $16.52
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $34.42
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.35
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.73
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.54
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.47
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.20
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $28.43
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $20.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $32.70
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $18.04
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.64
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-4% Synergy $12.01
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.06
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.34
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.25

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