Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foot Headquarters
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
South Wind Avatar
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
4.9%inclusion5 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Silverquill Charm
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
94%inclusion306 decks326 decks
76%synergy
Soul's Attendant
87%inclusion285 decks326 decks
75%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
88%inclusion288 decks326 decks
73%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
79%inclusion257 decks326 decks
65%synergy
Auriok Champion
67%inclusion219 decks326 decks
64%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
72%inclusion235 decks326 decks
64%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion217 decks326 decks
60%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion232 decks326 decks
55%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
57%inclusion187 decks326 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion237 decks326 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion250 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion219 decks326 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
66%inclusion214 decks326 decks
48%synergy
Suture Priest
64%inclusion209 decks326 decks
51%synergy
Sanguine Bond
61%inclusion198 decks326 decks
41%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
58%inclusion188 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion177 decks326 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion174 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Archangel of Thune
53%inclusion173 decks326 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion167 decks324 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion169 decks326 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion168 decks326 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion160 decks326 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion151 decks326 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion135 decks326 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion124 decks326 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion122 decks326 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion102 decks326 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion85 decks326 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion75 decks326 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
49%inclusion159 decks326 decks
41%synergy
Guide of Souls
48%inclusion157 decks326 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion154 decks326 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion152 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
46%inclusion149 decks326 decks
40%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
45%inclusion148 decks326 decks
41%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion145 decks325 decks
33%synergy
Exemplar of Light
43%inclusion139 decks324 decks
36%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
37%inclusion119 decks326 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion114 decks326 decks
28%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
34%inclusion111 decks326 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion111 decks326 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion108 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion107 decks326 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
32%inclusion103 decks326 decks
18%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion96 decks326 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion94 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
28%inclusion92 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
28%inclusion90 decks326 decks
26%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
27%inclusion89 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion89 decks326 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion85 decks326 decks
19%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
26%inclusion84 decks326 decks
21%synergy
The Gaffer
25%inclusion83 decks326 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion79 decks326 decks
18%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion78 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
23%inclusion76 decks326 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion74 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Ocelot Pride
23%inclusion74 decks326 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion64 decks326 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion63 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion63 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
18%inclusion57 decks324 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion56 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Reverence
17%inclusion55 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion55 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion54 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Crested Sunmare
16%inclusion51 decks326 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion50 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion50 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion48 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion48 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion39 decks270 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion43 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Elder
13%inclusion41 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion40 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
12%inclusion39 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion97 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion97 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion95 decks326 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion84 decks326 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion79 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion71 decks326 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion69 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion66 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion66 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion54 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion53 decks326 decks
-6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion45 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion37 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion35 decks326 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion32 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Silence
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion28 decks326 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.3%inclusion27 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.0%inclusion26 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
8.0%inclusion26 decks326 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion25 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.7%inclusion22 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.5%inclusion18 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion155 decks326 decks
30%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion131 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion82 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion79 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion79 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion56 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion47 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion47 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion45 decks326 decks
-2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion33 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion33 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion31 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion31 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion27 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Past
7.4%inclusion24 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion23 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion20 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.8%inclusion19 decks326 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion18 decks326 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
5.2%inclusion17 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion144 decks326 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion130 decks326 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion100 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion86 decks326 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion65 decks326 decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion59 decks326 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
17%inclusion56 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion56 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion53 decks326 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion50 decks326 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion37 decks326 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8.0%inclusion26 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.7%inclusion25 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion25 decks326 decks
-19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.7%inclusion25 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.4%inclusion21 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Profane Memento
5.8%inclusion19 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.5%inclusion18 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion156 decks326 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion149 decks326 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion83 decks326 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion81 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion67 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
21%inclusion67 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion64 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
18%inclusion60 decks326 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
18%inclusion58 decks326 decks
15%synergy
Abiding Grace
17%inclusion57 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
16%inclusion52 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Test of Endurance
15%inclusion48 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion35 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.7%inclusion25 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Greed
6.4%inclusion21 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Righteous Cause
6.1%inclusion20 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.8%inclusion19 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.2%inclusion17 decks326 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion17 decks326 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
27%inclusion88 decks326 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion60 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion161 decks326 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion151 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion148 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion143 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
32%inclusion103 decks326 decks
27%synergy
Radiant Fountain
24%inclusion77 decks326 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion75 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion75 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion62 decks326 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion59 decks326 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion57 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion56 decks326 decks
-6%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion43 decks326 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12%inclusion40 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion39 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion30 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion35 decks326 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion35 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion32 decks326 decks
2%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion31 decks326 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.6%inclusion28 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion23 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion19 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion294 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion248 decks326 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion186 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion170 decks326 decks
-3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
43%inclusion140 decks326 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion63 decks326 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion44 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion26 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion23 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion20 decks326 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion18 decks326 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion318 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion318 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion299 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion261 decks326 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion255 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion238 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion205 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion183 decks326 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion168 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion166 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion164 decks326 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion160 decks326 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
49%inclusion160 decks326 decks
25%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
42%inclusion137 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Silent Clearing
39%inclusion127 decks326 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion111 decks326 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion106 decks326 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion100 decks326 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion98 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion83 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion78 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion69 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion68 decks326 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion64 decks326 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion50 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion47 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion46 decks326 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion40 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion38 decks326 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion37 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion36 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion35 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion35 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion33 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion31 decks326 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion29 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion24 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion23 decks326 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.2%inclusion17 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion17 decks326 decks
-18%synergy