Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Optimized

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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Scheming Silvertongue
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Erode
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Curse
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
95%inclusion335 decks353 decks
78%synergy
Soul's Attendant
87%inclusion308 decks353 decks
75%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
88%inclusion312 decks353 decks
73%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
80%inclusion281 decks353 decks
66%synergy
Auriok Champion
69%inclusion242 decks353 decks
65%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
71%inclusion252 decks353 decks
63%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion238 decks353 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion250 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
59%inclusion208 decks353 decks
54%synergy
Suture Priest
66%inclusion234 decks353 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion269 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion259 decks353 decks
53%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion234 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
65%inclusion229 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60%inclusion211 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
59%inclusion209 decks353 decks
40%synergy
Archangel of Thune
54%inclusion191 decks353 decks
50%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion190 decks353 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion190 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion181 decks351 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion182 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion181 decks353 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion169 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion160 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion146 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion136 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion128 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion110 decks353 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion90 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion84 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Guide of Souls
49%inclusion173 decks353 decks
45%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion169 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion168 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion167 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
47%inclusion167 decks353 decks
42%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion158 decks352 decks
33%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
44%inclusion156 decks353 decks
40%synergy
Exemplar of Light
43%inclusion151 decks351 decks
36%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
37%inclusion129 decks353 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion122 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion119 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion118 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion118 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion116 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
32%inclusion87 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
32%inclusion112 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion101 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion100 decks352 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
28%inclusion100 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
27%inclusion97 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
27%inclusion95 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion95 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
26%inclusion93 decks353 decks
22%synergy
The Gaffer
25%inclusion90 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion89 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion85 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Ocelot Pride
24%inclusion84 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion68 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion68 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
19%inclusion67 decks351 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Reverence
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion57 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Crested Sunmare
16%inclusion56 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion53 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
15%inclusion44 decks299 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion49 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Prophet
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion106 decks353 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion106 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion97 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion92 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion89 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion75 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion72 decks353 decks
-0%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion70 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion59 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion56 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion37 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion18 decks291 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion170 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion143 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion87 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion84 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion84 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
6.8%inclusion24 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion155 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion141 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion112 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion87 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion76 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion60 decks352 decks
14%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion56 decks353 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion41 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
-18%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion22 decks352 decks
4%synergy
Profane Memento
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.4%inclusion16 decks299 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion170 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion163 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion93 decks353 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion76 decks352 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
21%inclusion75 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion73 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
18%inclusion65 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Abiding Grace
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
17%inclusion59 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion27 decks352 decks
0%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Greed
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Righteous Cause
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
28%inclusion100 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion65 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion173 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion161 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion159 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion154 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
31%inclusion110 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Radiant Fountain
24%inclusion84 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion78 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion65 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion63 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion63 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion55 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion33 decks299 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
2%synergy
High Market
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion318 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion274 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion208 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion185 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
41%inclusion146 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion63 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
-14%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion345 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion345 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion323 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion283 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion273 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion254 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion223 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion202 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion189 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion178 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion177 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion177 decks353 decks
-0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
49%inclusion172 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
40%inclusion142 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
39%inclusion139 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion114 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion111 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion109 decks351 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion106 decks353 decks
-12%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion87 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion75 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
-0%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-17%synergy