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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
2%synergy
South Wind Avatar
2.1%inclusion3 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.9%inclusion3 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
90%inclusion1.65K decks1.83K decks
72%synergy
Soul's Attendant
84%inclusion1.54K decks1.83K decks
71%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
74%inclusion1.36K decks1.83K decks
60%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
73%inclusion1.34K decks1.83K decks
58%synergy
Auriok Champion
56%inclusion1.02K decks1.83K decks
52%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
58%inclusion1.05K decks1.83K decks
51%synergy
Suture Priest
65%inclusion1.19K decks1.83K decks
51%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
59%inclusion1.08K decks1.83K decks
51%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
52%inclusion953 decks1.83K decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion1.24K decks1.83K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion1.26K decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.83K decks
41%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.83K decks
43%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60%inclusion1.10K decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion1.02K decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion932 decks1.83K decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion910 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion903 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
49%inclusion893 decks1.83K decks
42%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
49%inclusion890 decks1.83K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion787 decks1.83K decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion669 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion516 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion476 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion405 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion349 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion339 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion322 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion227 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion162 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion830 decks1.83K decks
36%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
44%inclusion801 decks1.83K decks
40%synergy
Exemplar of Light
41%inclusion359 decks868 decks
34%synergy
Archangel of Thune
41%inclusion748 decks1.83K decks
36%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
39%inclusion719 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Guide of Souls
39%inclusion593 decks1.52K decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion676 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion648 decks1.83K decks
28%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
35%inclusion642 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
35%inclusion124 decks357 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
35%inclusion634 decks1.83K decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion590 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion582 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Starscape Cleric
32%inclusion418 decks1.32K decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion426 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
30%inclusion556 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
The Gaffer
30%inclusion551 decks1.83K decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion530 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion251 decks879 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion509 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
27%inclusion504 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion476 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
26%inclusion469 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion465 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion464 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion464 decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion443 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
23%inclusion425 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Crested Sunmare
23%inclusion416 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Drana's Emissary
23%inclusion414 decks1.83K decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion293 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
21%inclusion325 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
21%inclusion183 decks877 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Reverence
20%inclusion373 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion368 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion345 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion330 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
18%inclusion329 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
18%inclusion324 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion264 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion291 decks1.71K decks
5%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
16%inclusion297 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion294 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
15%inclusion284 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion282 decks1.83K decks
-10%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion200 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion271 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion258 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Divinity of Pride
14%inclusion257 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Despark
32%inclusion580 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion552 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion538 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion417 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
21%inclusion394 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion382 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion313 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion296 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion295 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion268 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion259 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion205 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion149 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
9.2%inclusion169 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.0%inclusion165 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.8%inclusion162 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion31 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion141 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion102 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.1%inclusion111 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion102 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.6%inclusion102 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion93 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion677 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion636 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion551 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion520 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion425 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion399 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion385 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
18%inclusion328 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion306 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion232 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion224 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion210 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion197 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion189 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.2%inclusion169 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.6%inclusion130 decks1.71K decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
7.6%inclusion65 decks860 decks
4%synergy
Essence Harvest
7.4%inclusion136 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion125 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion801 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion714 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion713 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion566 decks1.83K decks
28%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
27%inclusion486 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
25%inclusion464 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion319 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion297 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion292 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion227 decks1.43K decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
15%inclusion281 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion58 decks405 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion198 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion188 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
-17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion175 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.5%inclusion174 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Profane Memento
6.8%inclusion124 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion93 decks1.43K decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion21 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion833 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion612 decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
31%inclusion571 decks1.83K decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion533 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
28%inclusion507 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion352 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
23%inclusion413 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion331 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion322 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Abiding Grace
17%inclusion320 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion299 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion272 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion262 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion243 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion233 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion196 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion185 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion103 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Righteous Cause
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
8.5%inclusion155 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion148 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Griffin Aerie
7.6%inclusion140 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion139 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.8%inclusion124 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Angelic Accord
6.7%inclusion122 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.39K decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion467 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion370 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion878 decks1.83K decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion782 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion671 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion559 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion544 decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion448 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion306 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
16%inclusion289 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion275 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion269 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion262 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion261 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion252 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion248 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion42 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion178 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion156 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
High Market
7.7%inclusion141 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion134 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.8%inclusion106 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion101 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion1.55K decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion1.43K decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion1.13K decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
57%inclusion1.04K decks1.83K decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion989 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion340 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion250 decks1.83K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion196 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion166 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion1.80K decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.79K decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion1.60K decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion1.33K decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion1.17K decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion1.14K decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
57%inclusion1.04K decks1.83K decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion912 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion900 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion865 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion762 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion757 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
39%inclusion723 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion623 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion623 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion602 decks1.83K decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
31%inclusion568 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion438 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion129 decks551 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion373 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion325 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion274 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion263 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion250 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion205 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion190 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion222 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion203 decks1.83K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion186 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.1%inclusion167 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion160 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion141 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion137 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion134 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.1%inclusion131 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion130 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion130 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion129 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.8%inclusion124 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.83K decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy