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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Shredder's Revenge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Foot Headquarters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
South Wind Avatar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serra Ascendant
86%inclusion147 decks171 decks
79%synergy
Soul's Attendant
91%inclusion156 decks171 decks
79%synergy
Soul Warden
95%inclusion163 decks171 decks
78%synergy
Auriok Champion
79%inclusion135 decks171 decks
76%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
91%inclusion155 decks171 decks
75%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
70%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
78%inclusion133 decks171 decks
69%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
72%inclusion123 decks171 decks
67%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion115 decks171 decks
60%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion138 decks171 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion131 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion130 decks171 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion130 decks171 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion113 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion112 decks171 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion110 decks171 decks
47%synergy
Suture Priest
64%inclusion110 decks171 decks
51%synergy
Blind Obedience
63%inclusion108 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Mother of Runes
63%inclusion107 decks171 decks
53%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
62%inclusion106 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion125 decks171 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion121 decks171 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion108 decks171 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion108 decks171 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion99 decks171 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion99 decks171 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion79 decks171 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion79 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion76 decks171 decks
38%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion51 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
57%inclusion98 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Archangel of Thune
56%inclusion95 decks171 decks
51%synergy
Guide of Souls
53%inclusion83 decks157 decks
48%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
51%inclusion87 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion86 decks171 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion83 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Ocelot Pride
46%inclusion73 decks157 decks
42%synergy
Giver of Runes
44%inclusion76 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion75 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
39%inclusion67 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Exemplar of Light
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion53 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
33%inclusion57 decks171 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion57 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion57 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion56 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
18%synergy
The Gaffer
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Elder
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Crested Sunmare
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Aunt May
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion78 decks171 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion75 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion69 decks171 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
-12%synergy
Fracture
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-17%synergy
Utter End
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-11%synergy
Unearth
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Essence Harvest
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
58%inclusion100 decks171 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion86 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
31%synergy
The Ozolith
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion41 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
-10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion85 decks171 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion85 decks171 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
46%inclusion79 decks171 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion57 decks171 decks
29%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion37 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Test of Endurance
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Abiding Grace
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Cause
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
55%inclusion94 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion62 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion59 decks171 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion56 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
9%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion156 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion146 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion119 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion88 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
34%synergy
Pristine Talisman
36%inclusion61 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
24%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion166 decks171 decks
46%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion164 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion163 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion161 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion159 decks171 decks
63%synergy
Vault of Champions
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
44%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion136 decks171 decks
68%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion134 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion131 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion100 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
55%inclusion94 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Silent Clearing
54%inclusion92 decks171 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion81 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion73 decks171 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion67 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion66 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion64 decks171 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion62 decks171 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion61 decks171 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion58 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion54 decks171 decks
-20%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion37 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
-25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
-30%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
-31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
1%synergy