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
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
92%inclusion173 decks188 decks
79%synergy
Serra Ascendant
85%inclusion160 decks188 decks
78%synergy
Soul Warden
95%inclusion179 decks188 decks
77%synergy
Auriok Champion
80%inclusion151 decks188 decks
77%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
91%inclusion171 decks188 decks
75%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
79%inclusion148 decks188 decks
70%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
83%inclusion156 decks188 decks
68%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
72%inclusion136 decks188 decks
67%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion126 decks188 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion146 decks188 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion145 decks188 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion144 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
67%inclusion126 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Suture Priest
66%inclusion124 decks188 decks
52%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
64%inclusion120 decks188 decks
54%synergy
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion120 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
62%inclusion116 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion112 decks188 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion141 decks188 decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion134 decks188 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
53%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion113 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion93 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Necropotence
47%inclusion88 decks188 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
56%inclusion106 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Archangel of Thune
56%inclusion106 decks188 decks
52%synergy
Guide of Souls
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Dark Confidant
51%inclusion96 decks188 decks
44%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
51%inclusion96 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Ocelot Pride
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
41%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Exemplar of Light
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
24%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Elder
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Crested Sunmare
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Aunt May
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
41%inclusion78 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Essence Harvest
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion99 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
33%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Sun Droplet
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion99 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
47%inclusion88 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Test of Endurance
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Righteous Cause
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion151 decks188 decks
59%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
9%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
4%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion171 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion160 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion131 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion100 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
24%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion180 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion180 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion179 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion175 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion174 decks188 decks
63%synergy
Vault of Champions
84%inclusion157 decks188 decks
44%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion154 decks188 decks
71%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion149 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
74%inclusion140 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion107 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
51%inclusion96 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
-22%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-25%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
-31%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-32%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy