Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
95%inclusion165 decks174 decks
78%synergy
Soul's Attendant
90%inclusion156 decks174 decks
78%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
89%inclusion154 decks174 decks
73%synergy
Auriok Champion
67%inclusion116 decks174 decks
64%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
60%inclusion105 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Suture Priest
67%inclusion117 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
67%inclusion117 decks174 decks
54%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
57%inclusion100 decks174 decks
54%synergy
Exemplar of Light
60%inclusion104 decks174 decks
53%synergy
Guide of Souls
54%inclusion94 decks174 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
66%inclusion114 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion107 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion106 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion106 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
57%inclusion100 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
56%inclusion98 decks174 decks
48%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion84 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
47%inclusion66 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Archangel of Thune
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Serra Ascendant
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Starscape Cleric
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
40%inclusion70 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion69 decks174 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Giver of Runes
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Witch of the Moors
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Crested Sunmare
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Reverence
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Impassioned Orator
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Aunt May
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-18%synergy
Utter End
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-17%synergy
Riot Control
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Essence Harvest
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Profane Memento
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Cleric Class
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Abiding Grace
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Dawn of Hope
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Righteous Cause
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
16%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion133 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion84 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-17%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion172 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion170 decks174 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion164 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion140 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion132 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion98 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion97 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-0%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-1%synergy