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
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
92%inclusion184 decks200 decks
79%synergy
Soul Warden
95%inclusion190 decks200 decks
77%synergy
Auriok Champion
80%inclusion159 decks200 decks
76%synergy
Serra Ascendant
83%inclusion166 decks200 decks
76%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
91%inclusion182 decks200 decks
76%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
79%inclusion157 decks200 decks
70%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
83%inclusion166 decks200 decks
68%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
72%inclusion144 decks200 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion158 decks200 decks
61%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion161 decks200 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion156 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion150 decks200 decks
53%synergy
Suture Priest
69%inclusion137 decks200 decks
54%synergy
Blind Obedience
68%inclusion136 decks200 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
66%inclusion132 decks200 decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion128 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion128 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion127 decks200 decks
46%synergy
Mother of Runes
63%inclusion126 decks200 decks
53%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
63%inclusion125 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion151 decks200 decks
60%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion143 decks200 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion133 decks200 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion127 decks200 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion119 decks200 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion117 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion97 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion87 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
58%inclusion116 decks200 decks
50%synergy
Archangel of Thune
58%inclusion116 decks200 decks
53%synergy
Guide of Souls
53%inclusion78 decks148 decks
48%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
52%inclusion104 decks200 decks
46%synergy
Dark Confidant
51%inclusion102 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Ocelot Pride
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
43%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion90 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
44%inclusion88 decks200 decks
40%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
40%inclusion79 decks200 decks
35%synergy
Exemplar of Light
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
24%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
28%inclusion57 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
23%synergy
The Gaffer
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Innocence
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Elder
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Witch of the Moors
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Crested Sunmare
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion92 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion82 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Vanishing Verse
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
41%inclusion82 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Essence Harvest
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion118 decks200 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion108 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Sun Droplet
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion103 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
46%inclusion92 decks200 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion41 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Lunar Convocation
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Test of Endurance
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Righteous Cause
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
54%inclusion107 decks200 decks
49%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
8%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion181 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion172 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion140 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion110 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion73 decks200 decks
33%synergy
The Soul Stone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion193 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion192 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion192 decks200 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion187 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion186 decks200 decks
63%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion166 decks200 decks
43%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion164 decks200 decks
71%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion157 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion146 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion110 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
55%inclusion109 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
51%inclusion102 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion93 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion80 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
-21%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
-31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-33%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
1%synergy