Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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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Scheming Silvertongue
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Fix What's Broken
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Soul's Attendant
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Auriok Champion
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Serra Ascendant
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Archangel of Thune
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Suture Priest
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Blind Obedience
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Sanguine Bond
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Guide of Souls
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Exemplar of Light
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Giver of Runes
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Ocelot Pride
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Witch of the Moors
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Crested Sunmare
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Prophet
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Elder
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Withering Curse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Essence Harvest
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur II
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Abiding Grace
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dawn of Hope
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Vent
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy