Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lifegain

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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
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Auriok Champion
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Soul's Attendant
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Soul Warden
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Archangel of Thune
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Guide of Souls
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Exemplar of Light
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Suture Priest
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Serra Ascendant
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
The Gaffer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Ocelot Pride
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Leonin Elder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Dark Confidant
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Giver of Runes
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Innocence
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Aunt May
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Darkstar Augur
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Claim Jumper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Impassioned Orator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Angel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Necrologia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tithe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hatred
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Unexplained Absence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Leave No Trace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Batwing Brume
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Vindicate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Immortal Servitude
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Parting Thoughts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Diresight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Essence Harvest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sun Droplet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Requiem Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Profane Memento
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Righteous Cause
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dawn of Hope
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Abiding Grace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Greed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Umbra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sanctimony
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Aura
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Ordeal of Heliod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vampire Lord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
The Celestus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy