Karlov Stakes His Claim

Karlov of the Ghost Council is a compact engine for life based strategies. At {1}{W}{B} this Legendary Creature Spirit Advisor asks you to lean into gain triggers. Each time you gain life Karlov receives two +1/+1 counters, which accelerates his board presence and turns incremental life into a tangible clock. He arrives as a 2/2 and scales quickly in midrange and control lists that can reliably add small life totals across turns.

The second ability trades counters for removal using white black mana and careful planning. Pay {W}{B} and remove six +1/+1 counters to exile a target creature. That exchange makes Karlov both a growable threat and a repeatable answer if you can protect his counters. In Ravnica terms he represents measured influence over the Guildpact, a tool for players who prefer incremental advantage over sudden swings.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{W}{B}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Spirit Advisor
• 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.
• Power / Toughness – 2/2