Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
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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Fisk Tower
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Black Widow, Super Spy
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
The Kingpin of Crime
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The Mind Stone
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
97%inclusion121 decks125 decks
80%synergy
Soul's Attendant
91%inclusion114 decks125 decks
80%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
91%inclusion114 decks125 decks
75%synergy
Auriok Champion
70%inclusion88 decks125 decks
67%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
78%inclusion98 decks125 decks
65%synergy
Serra Ascendant
71%inclusion89 decks125 decks
65%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
69%inclusion86 decks125 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
72%inclusion90 decks125 decks
57%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
61%inclusion76 decks125 decks
56%synergy
Suture Priest
68%inclusion85 decks125 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion96 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion93 decks125 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion84 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
66%inclusion82 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion76 decks125 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Archangel of Thune
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
51%synergy
Guide of Souls
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion53 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
43%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
51%inclusion64 decks125 decks
44%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion61 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
42%synergy
Exemplar of Light
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
39%inclusion49 decks125 decks
35%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion47 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Ocelot Pride
31%inclusion39 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
26%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
19%synergy
The Gaffer
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Witch of the Moors
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Crested Sunmare
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Elder
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Reverence
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion42 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-0%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Exorcise
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion53 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-17%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Abiding Grace
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Dawn of Hope
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion58 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion57 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion35 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
High Market
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion109 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion100 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion72 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion124 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion124 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion118 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion105 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion104 decks125 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion100 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
72%inclusion90 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion84 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion79 decks125 decks
33%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
58%inclusion72 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion70 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion61 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
48%inclusion60 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
45%inclusion56 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
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