Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
4.9%inclusion9 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
4.3%inclusion4 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Foot Headquarters
3.3%inclusion3 decks90 decks
1%synergy
South Wind Avatar
2.4%inclusion4 decks167 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
90%inclusion1.61K decks1.79K decks
72%synergy
Soul's Attendant
84%inclusion1.51K decks1.79K decks
72%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
74%inclusion1.33K decks1.79K decks
60%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
73%inclusion1.31K decks1.79K decks
58%synergy
Auriok Champion
56%inclusion993 decks1.79K decks
52%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
58%inclusion1.03K decks1.79K decks
52%synergy
Suture Priest
65%inclusion1.15K decks1.79K decks
51%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
59%inclusion1.05K decks1.79K decks
50%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
52%inclusion933 decks1.79K decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion1.20K decks1.79K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion1.22K decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion1.09K decks1.79K decks
43%synergy
Sanguine Bond
61%inclusion1.09K decks1.79K decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60%inclusion1.08K decks1.79K decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion1K decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion909 decks1.79K decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion881 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Serra Ascendant
49%inclusion873 decks1.79K decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion873 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion865 decks1.79K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion757 decks1.79K decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion640 decks1.79K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion497 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion460 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion387 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion337 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion327 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion312 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion218 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion157 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion810 decks1.79K decks
36%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
44%inclusion779 decks1.79K decks
40%synergy
Exemplar of Light
42%inclusion366 decks875 decks
34%synergy
Archangel of Thune
41%inclusion728 decks1.79K decks
36%synergy
Guide of Souls
39%inclusion600 decks1.52K decks
35%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
39%inclusion694 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion659 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion631 decks1.79K decks
28%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
35%inclusion624 decks1.79K decks
31%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
35%inclusion129 decks371 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
34%inclusion616 decks1.79K decks
27%synergy
Starscape Cleric
32%inclusion422 decks1.32K decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion570 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion568 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion428 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
The Gaffer
30%inclusion540 decks1.79K decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
30%inclusion538 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion512 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion253 decks886 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion505 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
28%inclusion493 decks1.79K decks
25%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion461 decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
26%inclusion456 decks1.79K decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion452 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion451 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion447 decks1.79K decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion426 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
23%inclusion406 decks1.79K decks
20%synergy
Crested Sunmare
23%inclusion403 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion294 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Drana's Emissary
22%inclusion393 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
21%inclusion326 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
21%inclusion185 decks884 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Reverence
20%inclusion361 decks1.79K decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion358 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion334 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion329 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
18%inclusion319 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion266 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
18%inclusion315 decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion293 decks1.71K decks
5%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion291 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
16%inclusion284 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion272 decks1.79K decks
-10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion272 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion201 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion262 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
15%inclusion62 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion251 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Divinity of Pride
14%inclusion247 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Despark
31%inclusion561 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion536 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion523 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion404 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion385 decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion373 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion303 decks1.79K decks
-7%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion287 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion282 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion261 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion255 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion208 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion150 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion170 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
9.2%inclusion165 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion160 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.7%inclusion155 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion143 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion105 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion116 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.1%inclusion109 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.5%inclusion98 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion96 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.0%inclusion90 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion664 decks1.79K decks
20%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion619 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion539 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion509 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion410 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion385 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion375 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
18%inclusion322 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion296 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion228 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion217 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion202 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion190 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion179 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
9.5%inclusion169 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion167 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.8%inclusion133 decks1.71K decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
7.7%inclusion67 decks867 decks
4%synergy
Essence Harvest
7.3%inclusion131 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.2%inclusion129 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion124 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion109 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
5.3%inclusion94 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion90 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion772 decks1.79K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion702 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion694 decks1.79K decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion546 decks1.79K decks
27%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
26%inclusion472 decks1.79K decks
23%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
25%inclusion451 decks1.79K decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion304 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion291 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion289 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion226 decks1.43K decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
15%inclusion272 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion59 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion190 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion185 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion172 decks1.79K decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.5%inclusion169 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.3%inclusion166 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
7.5%inclusion31 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion132 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion129 decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Profane Memento
6.9%inclusion123 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion96 decks1.43K decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.3%inclusion112 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.2%inclusion110 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.8%inclusion103 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion91 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.0%inclusion90 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion814 decks1.79K decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion595 decks1.79K decks
26%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
31%inclusion549 decks1.79K decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion520 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
28%inclusion495 decks1.79K decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion356 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
23%inclusion404 decks1.79K decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion316 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Abiding Grace
18%inclusion316 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion308 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion295 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion267 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion256 decks1.79K decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion235 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion228 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion197 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion182 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion105 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
9.1%inclusion163 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Righteous Cause
8.8%inclusion157 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
8.2%inclusion146 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion144 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Griffin Aerie
7.7%inclusion138 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion135 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.7%inclusion120 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Angelic Accord
6.5%inclusion117 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.2%inclusion110 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.39K decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
5.2%inclusion93 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.2%inclusion93 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.1%inclusion91 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion453 decks1.79K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion354 decks1.79K decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion861 decks1.79K decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion775 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion660 decks1.79K decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion548 decks1.79K decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion536 decks1.79K decks
26%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion439 decks1.79K decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion300 decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
16%inclusion281 decks1.79K decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion272 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion261 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion260 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion259 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion245 decks1.79K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion242 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion45 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion179 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion172 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion153 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
High Market
7.7%inclusion138 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion129 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion116 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion115 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion111 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion108 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.8%inclusion103 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion101 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.3%inclusion94 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion1.51K decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion1.39K decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion1.10K decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
57%inclusion1.01K decks1.79K decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion971 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion326 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion244 decks1.79K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion187 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion161 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion122 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion1.76K decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.75K decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion1.57K decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion1.30K decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion1.15K decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion1.11K decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
57%inclusion1.02K decks1.79K decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion888 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion879 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion847 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion743 decks1.79K decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion742 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion713 decks1.79K decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion612 decks1.79K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion610 decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion591 decks1.79K decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
32%inclusion564 decks1.79K decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion433 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion133 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion372 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion315 decks1.79K decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion265 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion255 decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion208 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion243 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion194 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion225 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion196 decks1.79K decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion176 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion174 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion170 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion168 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.2%inclusion164 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion153 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion143 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion131 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion130 decks1.79K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion127 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion126 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.0%inclusion125 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion123 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.6%inclusion118 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion116 decks1.79K decks
-17%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.2%inclusion110 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion109 decks1.79K decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion96 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.79K decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.3%inclusion94 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.79K decks
1%synergy