Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Expensive 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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Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
92%inclusion170 decks184 decks
80%synergy
Serra Ascendant
85%inclusion157 decks184 decks
78%synergy
Soul Warden
96%inclusion177 decks184 decks
78%synergy
Auriok Champion
81%inclusion149 decks184 decks
78%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
91%inclusion167 decks184 decks
75%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
84%inclusion154 decks184 decks
69%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
77%inclusion142 decks184 decks
69%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
72%inclusion132 decks184 decks
66%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
68%inclusion126 decks184 decks
62%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion149 decks184 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion144 decks184 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion142 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion141 decks184 decks
55%synergy
Exquisite Blood
66%inclusion122 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion122 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
66%inclusion121 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Suture Priest
66%inclusion121 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Mother of Runes
64%inclusion118 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
64%inclusion117 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
74%inclusion136 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion131 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion117 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion117 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion111 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion109 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Archangel of Thune
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Dark Confidant
53%inclusion98 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Guide of Souls
52%inclusion80 decks154 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Giver of Runes
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Exemplar of Light
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Starscape Cleric
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
22%synergy
The Gaffer
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Innocence
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Leonin Elder
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Crested Sunmare
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion85 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion85 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-17%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion78 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Harvest
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
60%inclusion111 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion100 decks184 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Sun Droplet
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion97 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
47%inclusion87 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Righteous Cause
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
10%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion167 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion157 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion130 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Pristine Talisman
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
21%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion179 decks184 decks
47%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion177 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion176 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion172 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion172 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Vault of Champions
85%inclusion157 decks184 decks
45%synergy
Scrubland
83%inclusion153 decks184 decks
72%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion147 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion138 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion104 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Silent Clearing
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion78 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion78 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion76 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
-21%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
-25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-32%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
1%synergy