Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Lifedrain

Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Scheming Silvertongue
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Moor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Seminar
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
87%inclusion69 decks79 decks
70%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
86%inclusion68 decks79 decks
70%synergy
Soul's Attendant
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
68%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
66%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Bond
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Suture Priest
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Exemplar of Light
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
48%synergy
Auriok Champion
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Blind Obedience
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Archangel of Thune
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Serra Ascendant
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Starscape Cleric
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Crypt Ghast
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
26%synergy
The Gaffer
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Guide of Souls
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Reverence
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Essence Channeler
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Dark Confidant
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Divinity of Pride
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Drana's Emissary
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Crested Sunmare
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Indulging Patrician
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Resplendent Angel
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Breathe Your Last
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Riot Control
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Revitalize
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Unmake
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Vindicate
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Death Grasp
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Killing Wave
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mindcrank
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Dawn of Hope
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Abiding Grace
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Accord
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sunbond
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Righteous Cause
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Debtors' Knell
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
High Market
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion53 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion78 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion78 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion68 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Foot Headquarters
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-18%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy