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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Scheming Silvertongue
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Foot Headquarters
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
96%inclusion108 decks113 decks
78%synergy
Soul's Attendant
89%inclusion101 decks113 decks
77%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
90%inclusion102 decks113 decks
75%synergy
Auriok Champion
70%inclusion79 decks113 decks
67%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
79%inclusion89 decks113 decks
65%synergy
Serra Ascendant
70%inclusion79 decks113 decks
63%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
61%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Suture Priest
68%inclusion77 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion79 decks113 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion88 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
58%inclusion65 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Guide of Souls
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Archangel of Thune
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
49%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Exemplar of Light
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Dark Confidant
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Ocelot Pride
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
22%synergy
The Gaffer
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Witch of the Moors
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Elder
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Crested Sunmare
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Reverence
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Ranger of Eos
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Essence Harvest
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Sun Droplet
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Abiding Grace
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Dawn of Hope
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Greed
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
High Market
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion99 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion91 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion65 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion112 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion112 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion107 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion96 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion94 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
81%inclusion91 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
65%inclusion74 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion74 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
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