Karlov of the Ghost Council: Lifedrain
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New Cards
Recent-set cards that Karlov of the Ghost Council players are trying out in Lifedrain decks.
Defiling Daemogoth+12% Synergy
$2.22
Moseo, Vein's New Dean+11% Synergy
$0.97
Restoration Seminar+10% Synergy
$4.15
Scheming Silvertongue+6% Synergy
$1.20
Turbulent Moor-3% Synergy
$6.18
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for Karlov of the Ghost Council's Lifedrain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifedrain theme.
Authority of the Consuls+70% Synergy
$4.32
Soul Warden+70% Synergy
$3.51
Soul's Attendant+69% Synergy
$5.64
Kambal, Consul of Allocation+66% Synergy
$8.59
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+60% Synergy
$11.60
Sanguine Bond+55% Synergy
$5.63
Suture Priest+51% Synergy
$5.76
Enduring Tenacity+48% Synergy
$14.16
Exemplar of Light+46% Synergy
$2.44
Auriok Champion+46% Synergy
$9.91
Top Cards
The staple cards most Karlov of the Ghost Council Lifedrain decks run as their core.
Exquisite Blood+44% Synergy
$36.84
Aetherflux Reservoir+44% Synergy
$23.88
Voice of the Blessed+42% Synergy
$2.82
Blind Obedience+37% Synergy
$6.36
Marauding Blight-Priest+36% Synergy
$0.31
Blood Artist+23% Synergy
$1.47
Phyrexian Arena+21% Synergy
$4.02
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim+18% Synergy
$2.78
Anguished Unmaking+15% Synergy
$0.81
Swords to Plowshares+8% Synergy
$1.44
Game Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a Karlov of the Ghost Council Lifedrain game on their own.
Bolas's Citadel+23% Synergy
$17.35
Necropotence+12% Synergy
$37.03
Teferi's Protection+11% Synergy
$51.92
Farewell+9% Synergy
$5.86
Demonic Tutor+8% Synergy
$70.03
The One Ring+8% Synergy
$101.75
Smothering Tithe+7% Synergy
$53.72
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
$125.34
Enlightened Tutor-1% Synergy
$36.16
Vampiric Tutor-3% Synergy
$62.01
Creatures
Creatures that carry the Lifedrain plan in Karlov of the Ghost Council decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Sunscorch Regent+41% Synergy
$0.49
Archangel of Thune+39% Synergy
$61.80
Heliod, Sun-Crowned+38% Synergy
$22.28
Serra Ascendant+32% Synergy
$34.13
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+31% Synergy
$35.56
Crypt Ghast+31% Synergy
$17.79
Haliya, Guided by Light+31% Synergy
$2.20
Creeping Bloodsucker+31% Synergy
$5.05
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun+31% Synergy
$0.37
Guide of Souls+31% Synergy
$2.15
The Gaffer+31% Synergy
$6.73
Mother of Runes+28% Synergy
$12.66
Starscape Cleric+27% Synergy
$0.64
Wall of Reverence+27% Synergy
$0.32
Elenda's Hierophant+25% Synergy
$4.33
Sorin of House Markov+24% Synergy
$2.07
Archivist of Oghma+23% Synergy
$8.30
Witch of the Moors+23% Synergy
$0.37
Vizkopa Guildmage+22% Synergy
$0.54
Felidar Sovereign+21% Synergy
$3.32
Amalia Benavides Aguirre+20% Synergy
$0.35
Twilight Prophet+19% Synergy
$3.36
Divinity of Pride+19% Synergy
$1.57
Crested Sunmare+18% Synergy
$9.82
Lunarch Veteran+17% Synergy
$0.31
Rhox Faithmender+17% Synergy
$1.49
Drana's Emissary+17% Synergy
$0.39
Ajani's Pridemate+17% Synergy
$0.26
Giver of Runes+16% Synergy
$9.78
Spectrum Sentinel+16% Synergy
$0.40
Cliffhaven Vampire+15% Synergy
$0.84
Hinterland Sanctifier+15% Synergy
$0.24
Dark Confidant+14% Synergy
$4.28
Essence Channeler+14% Synergy
$0.60
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+13% Synergy
$89.91
Lifecreed Duo+13% Synergy
$0.23
Celestine, the Living Saint+13% Synergy
$27.80
Obzedat, Ghost Council+13% Synergy
$0.98
Tithe Drinker+12% Synergy
$0.41
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+11% Synergy
$36.33
Grand Abolisher+9% Synergy
$16.47
Aerith Gainsborough+9% Synergy
$2.22
Resplendent Angel+9% Synergy
$7.60
Esper Sentinel+8% Synergy
$58.30
Mangara, the Diplomat+8% Synergy
$0.28
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff+6% Synergy
$14.16
Lurrus of the Dream-Den+5% Synergy
$2.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+2% Synergy
$4.18
Witch Enchanter+1% Synergy
$2.82
Elenda, the Dusk Rose-6% Synergy
$5.19
Instants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karlov of the Ghost Council's Lifedrain deck ahead.
Heliod's Intervention+15% Synergy
$2.67
Beacon of Immortality+11% Synergy
$14.56
Fracture+10% Synergy
$0.28
Breathe Your Last+6% Synergy
$0.21
Razorgrass Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.34
Riot Control+5% Synergy
$0.30
Fell the Profane+4% Synergy
$3.00
Flawless Maneuver+4% Synergy
$21.48
Withering Torment+4% Synergy
$3.27
Unmake+4% Synergy
$0.37
Rebuff the Wicked+3% Synergy
$7.34
Dawn Charm+3% Synergy
$2.53
Revitalize+3% Synergy
$0.22
Flare of Fortitude+2% Synergy
$3.78
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
$0.61
Utter End+1% Synergy
$0.32
Dawn's Truce+1% Synergy
$8.49
Akroma's Will+1% Synergy
$16.26
Sejiri Shelter+1% Synergy
$1.64
Return to Dust+1% Synergy
$0.30
Imp's Mischief+1% Synergy
$6.49
Mortify-1% Synergy
$0.23
Vanishing Verse-1% Synergy
$0.34
Despark-3% Synergy
$0.34
Inkshield-3% Synergy
$4.04
Deadly Rollick-3% Synergy
$26.21
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$12.67
Path to Exile-4% Synergy
$1.05
Dark Ritual-6% Synergy
$4.19
Generous Gift-7% Synergy
$1.62
Stroke of Midnight-7% Synergy
$0.36
Sorceries
Sorceries that push the Lifedrain game plan forward for Karlov of the Ghost Council.
Exsanguinate+26% Synergy
$0.38
Toxic Deluge+17% Synergy
$4.98
Debt to the Deathless+16% Synergy
$0.39
Fumigate+14% Synergy
$0.35
Vindicate+13% Synergy
$0.92
Merciless Eviction+10% Synergy
$0.72
Diabolic Tutor+7% Synergy
$2.09
Death Grasp+7% Synergy
$0.37
Revival // Revenge+6% Synergy
$0.63
Killing Wave+6% Synergy
$0.36
Sign in Blood+5% Synergy
$2.85
Blood Tribute+5% Synergy
$6.13
Torment of Hailfire+4% Synergy
$39.44
Night's Whisper+3% Synergy
$0.31
Fix What's Broken+2% Synergy
$0.35
Idyllic Tutor+2% Synergy
$12.29
Decorum Dissertation+1% Synergy
$10.49
Insatiable Avarice+1% Synergy
$5.63
Wrath of God0% Synergy
$3.32
Damn-1% Synergy
$2.06
Feed the Swarm-1% Synergy
$0.33
Kaya's Wrath-2% Synergy
$0.47
Read the Bones-3% Synergy
$0.31
Reanimate-4% Synergy
$8.59
Austere Command-6% Synergy
$0.94
Utility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karlov of the Ghost Council Lifedrain decks.
Well of Lost Dreams+33% Synergy
$4.85
Cosmos Elixir+26% Synergy
$2.92
The Wind Crystal+20% Synergy
$5.37
Alhammarret's Archive+19% Synergy
$11.35
Tablet of the Guilds+19% Synergy
$0.42
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+16% Synergy
$6.69
Whip of Erebos+13% Synergy
$6.79
Fountain of Renewal+12% Synergy
$0.47
Whispersilk Cloak+11% Synergy
$3.27
Swiftfoot Boots+10% Synergy
$2.99
Lightning Greaves+10% Synergy
$3.93
Shadowspear+10% Synergy
$31.83
Sun Droplet+10% Synergy
$0.37
Bontu's Monument+9% Synergy
$5.36
Basilisk Collar+9% Synergy
$3.99
The Ozolith+8% Synergy
$68.87
Chalice of Life+6% Synergy
$0.15
Mask of Griselbrand+6% Synergy
$0.51
Mindcrank+4% Synergy
$10.64
The Darkness Crystal+3% Synergy
$4.97
Brotherhood Regalia+3% Synergy
$8.12
Mithril Coat+2% Synergy
$26.78
Archaeomancer's Map0% Synergy
$1.30
Jet Medallion-1% Synergy
$10.47
Phyrexian Altar-6% Synergy
$54.11
Enchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the Lifedrain strategy in Karlov of the Ghost Council decks.
Cleric Class+24% Synergy
$2.11
Dawn of Hope+22% Synergy
$0.52
Ajani's Welcome+21% Synergy
$1.78
Black Market Connections+17% Synergy
$18.31
Bloodchief Ascension+17% Synergy
$19.87
Abiding Grace+13% Synergy
$0.32
Case of the Uneaten Feast+12% Synergy
$0.38
Test of Endurance+11% Synergy
$5.43
Greed+10% Synergy
$0.37
Revenge of Ravens+10% Synergy
$0.63
Lunar Convocation+7% Synergy
$0.45
Angelic Accord+7% Synergy
$2.14
Sunbond+7% Synergy
$0.46
True Conviction+7% Synergy
$5.04
Polluted Bonds+6% Synergy
$8.12
Righteous Cause+6% Synergy
$0.61
Ghostly Prison+5% Synergy
$3.94
Land Tax+5% Synergy
$13.05
The Meathook Massacre+5% Synergy
$24.87
Court of Ambition+4% Synergy
$5.31
Phyrexian Reclamation+3% Synergy
$2.52
Light of Promise+3% Synergy
$0.39
Resourceful Defense+3% Synergy
$0.39
Debtors' Knell+3% Synergy
$0.73
Glasswing Grace+2% Synergy
$0.36
Trouble in Pairs+2% Synergy
$29.28
Trespasser's Curse+2% Synergy
$0.41
Grievous Wound+2% Synergy
$0.46
Bitterblossom-2% Synergy
$35.19
Darksteel Mutation-5% Synergy
$0.50
Bastion of Remembrance-11% Synergy
$0.35
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that back up Karlov of the Ghost Council's Lifedrain game plan.
Ajani, Strength of the Pride+24% Synergy
$8.74
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord+11% Synergy
$1.64
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper+6% Synergy
$0.38
Sorin Markov+3% Synergy
$9.40
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad+2% Synergy
$0.40
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karlov of the Ghost Council Lifedrain decks.
Vault of the Archangel+26% Synergy
$0.52
Radiant Fountain+21% Synergy
$0.38
Rogue's Passage+19% Synergy
$0.36
Witch's Clinic+17% Synergy
$12.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+14% Synergy
$57.13
Kabira Crossroads+14% Synergy
$0.31
Adventurer's Inn+13% Synergy
$0.31
Restless Fortress+10% Synergy
$0.73
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+10% Synergy
$38.10
Cabal Coffers+8% Synergy
$29.69
Shambling Vent+7% Synergy
$0.35
Seraph Sanctuary+6% Synergy
$1.53
Cabal Stronghold+6% Synergy
$13.47
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+5% Synergy
$6.08
War Room+5% Synergy
$1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$49.84
Castle Locthwain+4% Synergy
$4.00
Orzhova, the Church of Deals+4% Synergy
$0.23
Mortuary Mire+3% Synergy
$0.35
Ghost Quarter+3% Synergy
$0.94
Strip Mine+3% Synergy
$20.51
Bojuka Bog+2% Synergy
$0.63
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
$2.76
Windbrisk Heights+2% Synergy
$0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+1% Synergy
$12.14
Minas Tirith+1% Synergy
$6.78
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire0% Synergy
$11.57
Susur Secundi, Void Altar0% Synergy
$5.05
Westvale Abbey-1% Synergy
$2.85
Castle Ardenvale-1% Synergy
$0.25
High Market-3% Synergy
$0.48
Mana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karlov of the Ghost Council's Lifedrain strategy.
Pristine Talisman+43% Synergy
$0.36
Orzhov Cluestone+5% Synergy
$0.31
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.40
Thought Vessel-1% Synergy
$2.60
Commander's Sphere-7% Synergy
$0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy-9% Synergy
$0.40
Fellwar Stone-10% Synergy
$0.60
Arcane Signet-11% Synergy
$0.46
Orzhov Signet-11% Synergy
$0.31
Mind Stone-15% Synergy
$0.34
Lands
The mana base behind Karlov of the Ghost Council's Lifedrain decks.
Scoured Barrens+37% Synergy
$0.13
Concealed Courtyard+21% Synergy
$1.40
Marsh Flats+12% Synergy
$30.45
Godless Shrine+11% Synergy
$10.16
Vault of Champions+11% Synergy
$15.25
Tainted Field+9% Synergy
$0.36
Orzhov Basilica+7% Synergy
$0.33
Brightclimb Pathway+7% Synergy
$4.94
Isolated Chapel+6% Synergy
$0.35
Obscura Storefront+6% Synergy
$0.38
Hidden Hideout+6% Synergy
$2.00
Reflecting Pool+5% Synergy
$17.20
Razorgrass Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.34
Mana Confluence+5% Synergy
$33.09
Fetid Heath+4% Synergy
$0.35
Fell the Profane+4% Synergy
$3.00
Orzhov Guildgate+4% Synergy
$0.11
Boggart Trawler+4% Synergy
$0.94
Snowfield Sinkhole+4% Synergy
$0.41
Opal Palace+4% Synergy
$0.34
Shattered Sanctum+3% Synergy
$1.74
Scrubland+3% Synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary+3% Synergy
$0.30
Glasswing Grace+2% Synergy
$0.36
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$39.06
Plaza of Heroes+2% Synergy
$8.75
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.07
Plains+1% Synergy
$0.07
Bleachbone Verge+1% Synergy
$12.09
Shadowy Backstreet+1% Synergy
$12.79
Witch Enchanter+1% Synergy
$2.82
Sejiri Shelter+1% Synergy
$1.64
Forlorn Flats+1% Synergy
$0.30
Goldmire Bridge+1% Synergy
$1.10
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$1.02
Sunlit Marsh0% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.25
Caves of Koilos-1% Synergy
$0.51
Desolate Mire-1% Synergy
$0.31
Silent Clearing-1% Synergy
$6.48
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$12.67
Temple of Silence-4% Synergy
$0.28
Evolving Wilds-5% Synergy
$0.39
Terramorphic Expanse-5% Synergy
$0.26
Umbral Expanse-5% Synergy
$0.72
Shineshadow Snarl-6% Synergy
$0.26
Myriad Landscape-9% Synergy
$0.24
Exotic Orchard-10% Synergy
$0.36
Eclipsed Steppe-15% Synergy
$2.61
Path of Ancestry-18% Synergy
$0.32
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karlov of the Ghost Council: Lifedrain.
Sorin of House Markov
Astarion, the Decadent
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Evra, Halcyon Witness
Celestine, the Living Saint
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
The Gaffer
Rodolf Duskbringer
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Obzedat, Ghost Council
Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Vona, Butcher of Magan
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Dina, Soul Steeper
Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Will, Scion of Peace
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic