Karlov Like You Mean It

Commander / EDH* Budget Counters Lifegain Soul Sisters WB (Orzhov)

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Creature (28)

• 1x Ajani's Pridemate
• 1x Apothecary Initiate
• 1x Archangel of Thune
• 1x Athreos, God of Passage
• 1x Blood Artist
• 1x Bloodbond Vampire
• 1x Cathedral Membrane
• 1x Cliffhaven Vampire
• 1x Deathgreeter
• 1x Divinity of Pride
• 1x Drana's Emissary
• 1x Rhox Faithmender
• 1x Sangromancer
• 1x Serene Steward
• 1x Serra Ascendant
• 1x Soldier of the Pantheon
• 1x Soul Warden
• 1x Soul's Attendant
• 1x Souls of the Faultless
• 1x Sunscorch Regent
• 1x Suture Priest
• 1x Thief of Blood
• 1x Underworld Coinsmith
• 1x Vampire Nighthawk
• 1x Vizkopa Guildmage
• 1x Wall of Hope
• 1x Wall of Limbs
• 1x Zulaport Cutthroat

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Ajani Goldmane

Land (36)

• 1x Caves of Koilos
• 1x City of Brass
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Evolving Wilds
• 1x Isolated Chapel
• 1x Kabira Crossroads
• 1x Opal Palace
• 1x Orzhov Guildgate
• 10x Plains
• 1x Radiant Fountain
• 1x Salt Flats
• 1x Scoured Barrens
• 1x Seraph Sanctuary
• 1x Shambling Vent
• 10x Swamp
• 1x Tainted Field
• 1x Terramorphic Expanse
• 1x Vault of the Archangel

Enchantment (15)

• 1x Aegis of Honor
• 1x Ajani's Mantra
• 1x Angelic Accord
• 1x Blind Obedience
• 1x Bloodchief Ascension
• 1x Cradle of Vitality
• 1x Dark Prophecy
• 1x Dying Wish
• 1x Eternal Thirst
• 1x Exquisite Blood
• 1x Greed
• 1x Moonlit Wake
• 1x Phyrexian Arena
• 1x Phyrexian Reclamation
• 1x Retribution of the Ancients

Artifact (6)

• 1x Orzhov Keyrune
• 1x Orzhov Signet
• 1x Profane Memento
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Tainted Sigil
• 1x Well of Lost Dreams

Instant (5)

• 1x Awe Strike
• 1x Batwing Brume
• 1x Hallow
• 1x Marrow Shards
• 1x Rest for the Weary

Sorcery (8)

• 1x Day of Judgment
• 1x Death Grasp
• 1x Debt to the Deathless
• 1x Essence Harvest
• 1x Exsanguinate
• 1x Immortal Servitude
• 1x Night's Whisper
• 1x Sign in Blood

Commander (1)

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I took about a year off of MTG but still casually glanced over the shelves when I got groceries. When I saw Karlov of the Ghost Council I immediately fell in love.

This deck uses Karlov and similar abilities to grow some beefy threats. There are lifegain effects that are passive (like Soul Sisters), active (like Debt to the Deathless), lifelink, extort, and table sapping (like Blood Artist).

There are also fun interactions that use a lot of life or counters, a few defensive combat tricks, and a dash of recursion.

I'd really love some feedback!

Date added	9 years
Last updated	8 years
Exclude colors	URG
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	4 - 0 Mythic Rares 24 - 0 Rares 29 - 0 Uncommons 22 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	2.53
Tokens	*/* W Creature Avatar, Angel 4/4 W
Folders	Commander