Karlov of the Ghost Council (Commander) - Optimized +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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kinscaer Sentry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul's Attendant
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
82%synergy
Soul Warden
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
80%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Auriok Champion
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
78%synergy
Serra Ascendant
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
63%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Guide of Souls
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Suture Priest
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Blind Obedience
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Archangel of Thune
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Giver of Runes
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Exemplar of Light
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Dark Confidant
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Ocelot Pride
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Innocence
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
The Gaffer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Elder
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Crested Sunmare
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Speaker of the Heavens
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Resplendent Angel
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Courageous Resolve
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Dismember
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Damn
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Essence Harvest
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sun Droplet
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Campfire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Abiding Grace
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Test of Endurance
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cleric Class
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Necrodominance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Link
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Fountain
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Clinic
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
The Black Gate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Vault of Champions
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Fetid Heath
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy