Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - 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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.3%inclusion15 decks281 decks
2%synergy
South Wind Avatar
1.5%inclusion2 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.4%inclusion2 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
0.8%inclusion1 decks132 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
90%inclusion1.66K decks1.85K decks
72%synergy
Soul's Attendant
84%inclusion1.55K decks1.85K decks
71%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
74%inclusion1.37K decks1.85K decks
60%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
73%inclusion1.35K decks1.85K decks
57%synergy
Auriok Champion
56%inclusion1.03K decks1.85K decks
52%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
57%inclusion1.06K decks1.85K decks
51%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
59%inclusion1.09K decks1.85K decks
51%synergy
Suture Priest
64%inclusion1.19K decks1.85K decks
51%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
52%inclusion957 decks1.85K decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion1.25K decks1.85K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion1.27K decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion1.14K decks1.85K decks
41%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.85K decks
43%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60%inclusion1.10K decks1.85K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion1.03K decks1.85K decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion939 decks1.85K decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion917 decks1.85K decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion908 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
49%inclusion901 decks1.85K decks
42%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion894 decks1.85K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion799 decks1.85K decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion670 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion520 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion485 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion407 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion353 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion340 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion329 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion228 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion164 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion837 decks1.85K decks
36%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
44%inclusion804 decks1.85K decks
40%synergy
Exemplar of Light
41%inclusion356 decks864 decks
34%synergy
Archangel of Thune
41%inclusion752 decks1.85K decks
36%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
39%inclusion720 decks1.85K decks
25%synergy
Guide of Souls
39%inclusion590 decks1.51K decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion685 decks1.85K decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion652 decks1.85K decks
28%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
35%inclusion643 decks1.85K decks
31%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
35%inclusion122 decks352 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
35%inclusion637 decks1.85K decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion595 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion588 decks1.85K decks
25%synergy
Starscape Cleric
32%inclusion415 decks1.31K decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion424 decks1.39K decks
18%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
30%inclusion559 decks1.85K decks
25%synergy
The Gaffer
30%inclusion552 decks1.85K decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion535 decks1.85K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion249 decks875 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion508 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
27%inclusion505 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion480 decks1.85K decks
16%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
26%inclusion472 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
26%inclusion471 decks1.85K decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion468 decks1.85K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion464 decks1.85K decks
18%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion446 decks1.85K decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
23%inclusion430 decks1.85K decks
21%synergy
Crested Sunmare
23%inclusion423 decks1.85K decks
22%synergy
Drana's Emissary
23%inclusion423 decks1.85K decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion293 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
21%inclusion323 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
21%inclusion180 decks873 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Reverence
20%inclusion377 decks1.85K decks
20%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion373 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion348 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
18%inclusion333 decks1.85K decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion330 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
18%inclusion328 decks1.85K decks
16%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion262 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion287 decks1.71K decks
5%synergy
Obzedat, Ghost Council
16%inclusion302 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion293 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
16%inclusion287 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion286 decks1.85K decks
-10%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
15%inclusion198 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion270 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion262 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Divinity of Pride
14%inclusion259 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion56 decks408 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Despark
32%inclusion586 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion554 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion543 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion422 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22%inclusion397 decks1.85K decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion381 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion318 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion296 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion295 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion273 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion265 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion203 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion149 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion173 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion164 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.8%inclusion163 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion100 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion123 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.0%inclusion111 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion106 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.6%inclusion104 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion100 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion683 decks1.85K decks
20%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion642 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion555 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion524 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion429 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion406 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion389 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
18%inclusion331 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion310 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion237 decks1.85K decks
-5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion228 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion214 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion196 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion191 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion176 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.6%inclusion130 decks1.71K decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
7.6%inclusion65 decks856 decks
4%synergy
Essence Harvest
7.4%inclusion137 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.3%inclusion134 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion126 decks1.85K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion120 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
5.3%inclusion98 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion807 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion720 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion719 decks1.85K decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion574 decks1.85K decks
28%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
27%inclusion491 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
25%inclusion469 decks1.85K decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion323 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion301 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion227 decks1.42K decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion293 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
16%inclusion287 decks1.85K decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion201 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion191 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion178 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion177 decks1.85K decks
-17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.5%inclusion175 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
7.9%inclusion31 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion133 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Profane Memento
6.8%inclusion125 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion93 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.3%inclusion117 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.8%inclusion107 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion98 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion843 decks1.85K decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
34%inclusion619 decks1.85K decks
26%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
31%inclusion575 decks1.85K decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion536 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
28%inclusion513 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion349 decks1.31K decks
16%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
22%inclusion414 decks1.85K decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion335 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Abiding Grace
18%inclusion324 decks1.85K decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion323 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion298 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion276 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion265 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion244 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion238 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion196 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion187 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion152 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion177 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion102 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Righteous Cause
8.7%inclusion161 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
8.5%inclusion157 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion150 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Griffin Aerie
7.7%inclusion143 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion141 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
6.8%inclusion125 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Angelic Accord
6.7%inclusion123 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.39K decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
5.7%inclusion106 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.4%inclusion100 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Boon Reflection
5.1%inclusion95 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion469 decks1.85K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion376 decks1.85K decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion889 decks1.85K decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion792 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion675 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion561 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
30%inclusion552 decks1.85K decks
26%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion448 decks1.85K decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion310 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
16%inclusion292 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion276 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion273 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion265 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion261 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion254 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion252 decks1.85K decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion42 decks408 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion178 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion173 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion158 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
High Market
7.6%inclusion140 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion133 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion120 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion115 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.8%inclusion107 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion102 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion1.56K decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion1.44K decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion1.14K decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.85K decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion998 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion340 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion253 decks1.85K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion199 decks1.85K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion168 decks1.85K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion128 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion1.82K decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.81K decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion1.61K decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion1.34K decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion1.18K decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion1.15K decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.85K decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion918 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion903 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion869 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion764 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion762 decks1.85K decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
39%inclusion726 decks1.85K decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion628 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion622 decks1.85K decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion609 decks1.85K decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
31%inclusion572 decks1.85K decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion437 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion126 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion376 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion331 decks1.85K decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion275 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion266 decks1.85K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion253 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion203 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion188 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion221 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion207 decks1.85K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion189 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion152 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion176 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion173 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion172 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.2%inclusion169 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion161 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion138 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.4%inclusion137 decks1.85K decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.2%inclusion133 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.8%inclusion126 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.85K decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion117 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion104 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.85K decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.85K decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.1%inclusion95 decks1.85K decks
3%synergy