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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Bitterbloom Bearer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Authority of the Consuls
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Soul's Attendant
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Serra Ascendant
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Soul Warden
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Auriok Champion
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Guide of Souls
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Suture Priest
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Archangel of Thune
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Ocelot Pride
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Giver of Runes
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Dark Confidant
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Exemplar of Light
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Starscape Cleric
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Innocence
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Crested Sunmare
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Resplendent Angel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Spider-UK
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Serra Paragon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ad Nauseam
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fracture
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Hatred
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scout for Survivors
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Commune with Evil
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Exorcise
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sun Droplet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Bitterblossom
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Abiding Grace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Amazing Alliance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Clinic
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Homeward Path
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Pristine Talisman
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Silent Clearing
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-43%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy