Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Background image for The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kinscaer Sentry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
87%synergy
Serra Ascendant
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Soul Warden
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
81%synergy
Auriok Champion
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Shadowspear
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Guide of Souls
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
87%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Teferi's Protection
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Necropotence
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Ocelot Pride
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Suture Priest
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Giver of Runes
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Archangel of Thune
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Walking Ballista
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Exemplar of Light
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Starscape Cleric
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Leonin Elder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Crested Sunmare
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
The Gaffer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Innocence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Resplendent Angel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hatred
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Blind Obedience
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Cleric Class
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Urborg
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Scrubland
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Vault of Champions
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Prismatic Vista
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-38%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-35%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy