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
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Erode
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
96%inclusion110 decks115 decks
79%synergy
Soul's Attendant
90%inclusion103 decks115 decks
78%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
90%inclusion104 decks115 decks
75%synergy
Auriok Champion
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
78%inclusion90 decks115 decks
65%synergy
Serra Ascendant
70%inclusion81 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
62%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Suture Priest
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
55%synergy
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion81 decks115 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion90 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion86 decks115 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
43%synergy
Mother of Runes
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Guide of Souls
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
50%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Archangel of Thune
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
43%synergy
Exemplar of Light
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Ocelot Pride
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
13%synergy
The Gaffer
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Witch of the Moors
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Elder
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Crested Sunmare
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Reverence
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Ranger of Eos
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Essence Harvest
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Past
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Abiding Grace
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Dawn of Hope
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Greed
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
5%synergy
High Market
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion102 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion94 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion114 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion114 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion109 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion98 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion96 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion86 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-18%synergy
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