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

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foot Headquarters
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
South Wind Avatar
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
91%inclusion222 decks244 decks
73%synergy
Soul's Attendant
84%inclusion206 decks244 decks
72%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
86%inclusion209 decks244 decks
70%synergy
Auriok Champion
59%inclusion145 decks244 decks
56%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
68%inclusion165 decks244 decks
53%synergy
Suture Priest
61%inclusion150 decks244 decks
48%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
56%inclusion137 decks244 decks
48%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
52%inclusion126 decks244 decks
47%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
53%inclusion130 decks244 decks
47%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
51%inclusion125 decks244 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion163 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion149 decks244 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
59%inclusion143 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion140 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
57%inclusion138 decks244 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion122 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Exemplar of Light
50%inclusion109 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
49%inclusion119 decks244 decks
45%synergy
Serra Ascendant
47%inclusion115 decks244 decks
40%synergy
Sanguine Bond
47%inclusion115 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion88 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion83 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion57 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion51 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion114 decks244 decks
37%synergy
Archangel of Thune
45%inclusion111 decks244 decks
41%synergy
Guide of Souls
45%inclusion106 decks236 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
43%inclusion105 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion92 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion93 decks244 decks
30%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion92 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
36%inclusion87 decks244 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion87 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
34%inclusion83 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion75 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
32%inclusion78 decks244 decks
28%synergy
The Gaffer
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
28%synergy
Witch of the Moors
31%inclusion75 decks244 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion73 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion67 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion66 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
27%inclusion66 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
25%inclusion59 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion54 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion57 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Crested Sunmare
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion40 decks235 decks
13%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion38 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Elder
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Impassioned Orator
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Drana's Emissary
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion106 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion64 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion60 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
34%inclusion84 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion79 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion64 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Essence Harvest
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion86 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion86 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion78 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
28%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
29%inclusion71 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
26%inclusion64 decks244 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur II
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
-19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Profane Memento
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion103 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion93 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion79 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Dawn of Hope
25%inclusion62 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Abiding Grace
24%inclusion58 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion51 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Righteous Cause
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Accord
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Light of Promise
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
27%inclusion66 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion119 decks244 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion110 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion106 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion86 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion71 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
1%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
3%synergy
High Market
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion201 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion178 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion120 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
47%inclusion114 decks244 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion114 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion239 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion238 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion219 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion188 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion166 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion165 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
61%inclusion150 decks244 decks
38%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion132 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion126 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion121 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion109 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion107 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
43%inclusion106 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion106 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion106 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion70 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion77 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion75 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion73 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-1%synergy