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Obzedat, Ghost Council
Price tag $0.98

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1821 Current Rank
#1883 Last Week
#1601 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Obzedat, Ghost Council.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Obzedat, Ghost Council decks.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+8% Synergy $1.22
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+6% Synergy $1.07
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+3% Synergy $7.92
Conciliator's Duelist Conciliator's Duelist
+2% Synergy $0.20
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-15% Synergy $2.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Obzedat, Ghost Council's abilities and overall game plan.

Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+41% Synergy $0.47
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+38% Synergy $6.08
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+36% Synergy $0.94
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+35% Synergy $18.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+35% Synergy $6.60
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+34% Synergy $4.12
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+33% Synergy $8.68
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+33% Synergy $5.77
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+33% Synergy $16.02
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+33% Synergy $0.56

Top Cards

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

Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+30% Synergy $0.27
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+29% Synergy $3.99
Mortify Mortify
+25% Synergy $0.22
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $11.94
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+19% Synergy $3.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+15% Synergy $4.22
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $2.30
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $17.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $58.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+0% Synergy $72.10
Necropotence Necropotence
+0% Synergy $37.26
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+0% Synergy $60.87
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+31% Synergy $0.28
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+30% Synergy $0.31
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+29% Synergy $0.36
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+27% Synergy $0.43
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+24% Synergy $1.00
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+20% Synergy $3.64
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $12.23
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+19% Synergy $6.30
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+19% Synergy $1.50
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+19% Synergy $0.79
Divinity of Pride Divinity of Pride
+19% Synergy $1.56
Treasury Thrull Treasury Thrull
+18% Synergy $0.16
Kingpin's Pet Kingpin's Pet
+16% Synergy $0.08
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+16% Synergy $1.53
Basilica Bell-Haunt Basilica Bell-Haunt
+16% Synergy $0.11
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+15% Synergy $27.91
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+15% Synergy $2.44
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+15% Synergy $0.33
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+14% Synergy $0.25
Agent of Masks Agent of Masks
+14% Synergy $0.34
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova
+14% Synergy $0.29
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+14% Synergy $0.40
Syndic of Tithes Syndic of Tithes
+13% Synergy $0.20
Souls of the Faultless Souls of the Faultless
+13% Synergy $0.89
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+13% Synergy $0.29
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+13% Synergy $0.38
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+12% Synergy $4.35
Basilica Guards Basilica Guards
+12% Synergy $0.19
Blood Baron of Vizkopa Blood Baron of Vizkopa
+12% Synergy $0.38
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+11% Synergy $6.82
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+10% Synergy $0.37
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.33
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+9% Synergy $0.36
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+9% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+9% Synergy $31.35
High Priest of Penance High Priest of Penance
+9% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+8% Synergy $2.70
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+6% Synergy $2.57
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+6% Synergy $15.57
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+6% Synergy $0.64
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+5% Synergy $35.79
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+5% Synergy $1.36
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $93.02
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+5% Synergy $38.00
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+3% Synergy $0.48
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+0% Synergy $17.59
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-6% Synergy $1.60
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-8% Synergy $0.95

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Obzedat, Ghost Council safe.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+17% Synergy $4.73
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+16% Synergy $1.19
Utter End Utter End
+14% Synergy $0.31
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $6.97
Fracture Fracture
+11% Synergy $0.30
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+8% Synergy $0.18
Unmake Unmake
+8% Synergy $0.36
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.22
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+8% Synergy $14.74
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.14
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $5.32
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+7% Synergy $2.71
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.38
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+6% Synergy $0.33
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+5% Synergy $7.14
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+5% Synergy $1.88
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.18
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.14
Final Payment Final Payment
+4% Synergy $0.07
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.14
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.29
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.33
Semester's End Semester's End
+3% Synergy $1.14
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $3.12
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $3.90
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $4.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+26% Synergy $0.73
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+21% Synergy $0.29
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+20% Synergy $0.47
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+19% Synergy $0.45
Obzedat's Aid Obzedat's Aid
+15% Synergy $0.22
Fumigate Fumigate
+14% Synergy $0.30
Vindicate Vindicate
+11% Synergy $0.73
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+10% Synergy $0.84
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+9% Synergy $2.11
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.38
Rout Rout
+8% Synergy $0.42
Another Round Another Round
+7% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.91
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.99
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.69
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $4.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.05
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $2.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+24% Synergy $7.16
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+21% Synergy $5.22
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+16% Synergy $24.31
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+15% Synergy $2.84
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $10.84
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+11% Synergy $0.29
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+11% Synergy $0.36
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $4.33
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $6.04
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $7.41
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $7.69
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.85
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.27
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+3% Synergy $1.67
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $5.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+0% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Obzedat, Ghost Council's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+20% Synergy $39.45
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+18% Synergy $0.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $4.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+14% Synergy $4.03
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+12% Synergy $2.39
Greed Greed
+12% Synergy $0.37
One Thousand Lashes One Thousand Lashes
+11% Synergy $0.10
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+11% Synergy $0.30
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.51
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+8% Synergy $0.37
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+8% Synergy $9.48
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.71
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $1.07
Pillory of the Sleepless Pillory of the Sleepless
+6% Synergy $0.21
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+6% Synergy $0.29
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+6% Synergy $0.78
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+6% Synergy $2.25
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+6% Synergy $20.52
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $1.96
Gift of Orzhova Gift of Orzhova
+6% Synergy $0.28
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+5% Synergy $1.42
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $5.61
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+5% Synergy $12.68
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $8.40
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+5% Synergy $0.66
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.82
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+4% Synergy $8.25
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $12.05
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+3% Synergy $0.26
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.49
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.14
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $25.11
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $19.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Obzedat, Ghost Council to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+12% Synergy $0.35
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $9.28
Kaya, Ghost Assassin Kaya, Ghost Assassin
+6% Synergy $3.22
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+6% Synergy $3.04
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
+4% Synergy $0.37
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $1.10
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+0% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Orzhova, the Church of Deals Orzhova, the Church of Deals
+12% Synergy $0.28
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+12% Synergy $0.35
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+10% Synergy $0.78
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.77
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.33
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $63.55
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $33.04
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.46
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.94
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $12.90
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+14% Synergy $0.30
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+14% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Keyrune Orzhov Keyrune
+10% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+9% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-13% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Obzedat, Ghost Council decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+26% Synergy $0.13
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+23% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+16% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+8% Synergy $0.24
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+2% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+2% Synergy $1.26
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $9.90
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $1.50
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+0% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+0% Synergy $0.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.91
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
0% Synergy $0.25
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.33
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-3% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $31.86
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-5% Synergy $7.01
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.79
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-6% Synergy $12.03
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-7% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-8% Synergy $1.50
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.69
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-9% Synergy $15.62
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.82
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-9% Synergy $0.53
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-9% Synergy $11.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.27

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