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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kinscaer Sentry
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.8%inclusion3 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
South Wind Avatar
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
94%inclusion286 decks305 decks
76%synergy
Soul's Attendant
88%inclusion267 decks305 decks
75%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
88%inclusion269 decks305 decks
73%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
79%inclusion242 decks305 decks
65%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
72%inclusion220 decks305 decks
64%synergy
Auriok Champion
66%inclusion201 decks305 decks
63%synergy
Serra Ascendant
65%inclusion198 decks305 decks
58%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion218 decks305 decks
55%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
57%inclusion175 decks305 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion223 decks305 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion235 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion208 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
66%inclusion201 decks305 decks
48%synergy
Suture Priest
63%inclusion192 decks305 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion183 decks305 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
57%inclusion173 decks305 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
55%inclusion169 decks305 decks
46%synergy
Archangel of Thune
54%inclusion164 decks305 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion164 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion151 decks301 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion162 decks305 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion160 decks305 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion152 decks305 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion143 decks305 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion132 decks305 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion118 decks305 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion112 decks305 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion96 decks305 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion78 decks305 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion72 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Archivist of Oghma
49%inclusion148 decks305 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion148 decks305 decks
30%synergy
Guide of Souls
48%inclusion145 decks303 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion142 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
46%inclusion141 decks305 decks
40%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
46%inclusion139 decks305 decks
41%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion134 decks302 decks
32%synergy
Exemplar of Light
44%inclusion133 decks301 decks
37%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
36%inclusion111 decks305 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion107 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion107 decks305 decks
31%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
34%inclusion104 decks305 decks
24%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion102 decks305 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
32%inclusion99 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
32%inclusion68 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion96 decks305 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
30%inclusion92 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion87 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion87 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
28%inclusion85 decks305 decks
27%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
26%inclusion80 decks305 decks
22%synergy
The Gaffer
26%inclusion80 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion80 decks305 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
26%inclusion79 decks305 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
26%inclusion78 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion76 decks305 decks
21%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion73 decks305 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion71 decks305 decks
21%synergy
Ocelot Pride
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion69 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion60 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion60 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion59 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion54 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Reverence
17%inclusion52 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
17%inclusion51 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Crested Sunmare
16%inclusion49 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
16%inclusion49 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion48 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion46 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion46 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion44 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Elder
14%inclusion42 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion41 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Innocence
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion95 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion91 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion87 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion79 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion72 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion67 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion64 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion63 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion48 decks305 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion42 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion36 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion35 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion143 decks305 decks
30%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion131 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion79 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion71 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion66 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion54 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
15%inclusion45 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion41 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion41 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion35 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion29 decks305 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.2%inclusion28 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion137 decks305 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion123 decks305 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion93 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion79 decks305 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion64 decks305 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion56 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion54 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion53 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion52 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
17%inclusion51 decks305 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion45 decks305 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion32 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
-20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Profane Memento
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.5%inclusion13 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion147 decks305 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion138 decks305 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion81 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion80 decks305 decks
22%synergy
Cleric Class
20%inclusion61 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion60 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
18%inclusion54 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Abiding Grace
17%inclusion53 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Dawn of Hope
17%inclusion51 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Test of Endurance
15%inclusion45 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
14%inclusion44 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion36 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion32 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Righteous Cause
6.2%inclusion19 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Greed
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
28%inclusion85 decks305 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion56 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion149 decks305 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion138 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion137 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion134 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
32%inclusion99 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion71 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion71 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
23%inclusion70 decks305 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion62 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion56 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion56 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion53 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion38 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12%inclusion36 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion34 decks305 decks
4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
6%synergy
High Market
9.2%inclusion28 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.2%inclusion28 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.2%inclusion28 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion274 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion233 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion177 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion160 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
45%inclusion136 decks305 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion58 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion43 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
-16%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion298 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion298 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion279 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion247 decks305 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion238 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion224 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion190 decks305 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion171 decks305 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion159 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
51%inclusion157 decks305 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion155 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
49%inclusion150 decks305 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion149 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
43%inclusion130 decks305 decks
22%synergy
Silent Clearing
39%inclusion119 decks305 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion102 decks305 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion95 decks305 decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion94 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion90 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion76 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion71 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion65 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion59 decks303 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion49 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion44 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion38 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion35 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion35 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion34 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion32 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion29 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-18%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
2%synergy