Orzhov's Silent Arbiter
Karlov of the Ghost Council is a compact engine for life based decks. The card gains two +1/+1 counters each time you gain life, so small increments add up quickly and let Karlov scale from a defensive 2/2 into a threatening board presence. Its activated ability lets you pay white and black mana and remove six counters to exile a creature, which turns Karlov into a repeatable removal plan once you pair it with reliable life gain and counter manipulation.
In Ravnica Remastered this anime borderless printing keeps the same clear role within Orzhov builds. Use Karlov of the Ghost Council as a tax collector that punishes aggressive attackers and as a win condition when life loops and anthem effects stack. It reads like a lesson in tempo and resource conversion. Play it in Commander or midrange Commander paired with lifelink creatures, incremental life spells, and artifact or enchantment tutors to reach the six counter threshold consistently.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {W}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Spirit Advisor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever you gain life, put two +1/+1 counters on Karlov of the Ghost Council. {W}{B}, Remove six +1/+1 counters from Karlov of the Ghost Council: Exile target creature.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2