Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Expensive +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
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Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Serra Ascendant
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Soul's Attendant
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Auriok Champion
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Soul Warden
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Guide of Souls
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Suture Priest
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Archangel of Thune
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Farewell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Giver of Runes
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Mother of Runes
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ocelot Pride
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Witch Enchanter
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Exemplar of Light
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dark Confidant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Starscape Cleric
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Innocence
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Crested Sunmare
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Resplendent Angel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
The Gaffer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Elder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Spider-UK
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Prophet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Clever Concealment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hatred
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Fumigate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scout for Survivors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sun Droplet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Blind Obedience
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bitterblossom
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Cleric Class
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Abiding Grace
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Amazing Alliance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Fountain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Homeward Path
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Scrubland
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Vista
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-38%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy