Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Expensive 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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South Wind Avatar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
87%synergy
Serra Ascendant
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Soul Warden
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Auriok Champion
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Guide of Souls
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Mother of Runes
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Dark Confidant
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Teferi's Protection
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Necropotence
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Suture Priest
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Ocelot Pride
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Giver of Runes
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Archangel of Thune
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Walking Ballista
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Exemplar of Light
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Elder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Resplendent Angel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Gaffer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Crested Sunmare
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Solitude
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Destiny
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Armageddon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Cleric Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Urborg
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Scrubland
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Vault of Champions
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Scoured Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy