Karlov of the Ghost Council
Commander 2015 46 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2015
- Collector number
- 46
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Market price
- $13.75
What it does
Whenever you gain life, put two +1/+1 counters on Karlov.
white mana black mana, Remove six +1/+1 counters from Karlov: Exile target creature.
"Does Teysa think me blind to her scheming? Ambition runs in our family."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Karlov of the Ghost Council was released in 2015 as part of the Commander 2015 set, specifically within the Plunder the Graves deck. The card represents the Orzhov Syndicate, a guild in the Ravnica setting known for its blend of religious structure and organized crime. It was designed to synergize with mechanics involving life gain, rewarding players for incremental gains by growing stronger through the accumulation of +1/+1 counters.
The character was illustrated by Volkan Baga, who depicted Karlov as an imposing, spectral patriarch surrounded by the ghostly advisors that define his council. The artwork was well-received by the Magic: The Gathering community for its ability to capture the haunting, regal aesthetic of the Orzhov. As a legendary creature, it quickly became a popular choice for players looking to lead life-gain focused decks in the Commander format.
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