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~Life sucks~ Fat Karlov remains unbeaten...

Commander / EDH* Aggro Combo Competitive Lifegain

Jakobel


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Welcome to the most effective Commander deck you have encountered so far!

There are several ways to quickly win the match:

Most important and never forget: Whispersilk Cloak - the one and only card that makes Karlov unblockable AND no target of spells or abilities.

So when you tutor a card, first and foremost get the Cloak - beside Karlov the most important card in this deck! Always search for it when you play Stoneforge Mystic!

COMBOS

FURTHER INFO

Best enchantment in this deck: You never believe it, but here it is: True Conviction - almost always a winner. Deal double the damage AND gain double the life - in addition get 4 +1/+1 counters for Karlov if he is the one dealing damage. Best combined with Defiant Bloodlord / Sanguine Bond or Vizkopa Guildmage.

Coolest cards in the deck: Rite of Consumption and Essence Harvest . First deal damage, then a fat Karlov gets them by surprise! Best combined with Sanguine Bond.

The strategy is simple: Play Karlov as soon as you can, make him strong as fast as you can, give him shroud/hexproof, make him unblockable (Whispersilk Cloak / Trailblazer's Boots / Spirit Mantle / Unquestioned Authority / Rogue's Passage / Shizo, Death's Storehouse / Mother of Runes / Flickering Ward , finally overrun the opponent in 2-3 turns.

WAYS OF MAKING KARLOV STRONG

--> Combine Soul's Attendant / Soul Warden / Auriok Champion / Pious Evangel   or Suture Priest with cards like Lingering Souls / Battle Screech / Conqueror's Pledge or Increasing Devotion.

--> If then something like Curse of the Forsaken or Righteous Cause are on the battlefield, you get tons of counters in one round even BEFORE Karlov deals damage.

--> Use cards such as Umezawa's Jitte or Righteous Confluence to quickly gain life which equals counters on Karlov.

--> Combine your tokens & weenies with Resplendent Mentor - instead of attacking make Karlov strong in no time.

--> Never underestimate Zuran Orb - real quick counters and often the end of the match (but not for Karlov)!

Oh, and don't forget Karlov's second ability ;-) Keeps your battlefield clear from the nasty ones.

Have fun!

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Date added 8 years
Last updated 6 years
Legality

This deck is Commander / EDH legal.

Rarity (main - side)

4 - 0 Mythic Rares

42 - 0 Rares

26 - 0 Uncommons

12 - 0 Commons

Cards 100
Avg. CMC 2.91
Tokens Bird 1/1 W, Human 1/1 W, Knight 2/2 W w/ Vigilance, Kor Soldier 1/1 W, Soldier 1/1 W, Spirit 1/1 W
Folders LIFEGAIN, Compare to.... , A EDH Playtest, Saved, Commander Deck, Bookmarked, Love the Deck, Decks I want to try, comander, EDH
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