Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
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
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
95%inclusion101 decks106 decks
78%synergy
Soul's Attendant
89%inclusion94 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
75%synergy
Auriok Champion
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
64%synergy
Serra Ascendant
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
62%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Suture Priest
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion79 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion74 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Archangel of Thune
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Guide of Souls
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Exemplar of Light
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Dark Confidant
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
18%synergy
The Gaffer
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Elder
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Reverence
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Crested Sunmare
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Ranger of Eos
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Damn
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Unearth
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Essence Harvest
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Abiding Grace
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Dawn of Hope
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Castle Locthwain
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Fountain
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Fortress
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Vent
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
High Market
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion85 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion105 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion105 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion100 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
84%inclusion89 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion87 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion85 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
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