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Karlov of the Ghost Council
Price history
Karlov of the Ghost Council price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $11.33.
Karlov of the Ghost Council Price Summary
Karlov of the Ghost Council's current headline price is $11.33.
Karlov of the Ghost Council Printings & Prices
Karlov of the Ghost Council has 6 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including alt art, serialized, borderless and judge promo treatments.
All finishes
Sell Karlov of the Ghost Council: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PJ21 #7 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #437 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RVR #437 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #437 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #193 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RVR #369 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RVR #193 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #369 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #369 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RVR #369 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Karlov of the Ghost Council Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever you gain life, put two +1/+1 counters on Karlov.
{W}{B}, Remove six +1/+1 counters from Karlov: Exile target creature.
Karlov of the Ghost Council is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Karlov of the Ghost Council Rulings
- Nov 4, 2015 A creature with lifelink dealing combat damage is a single life-gaining event. For example, if two creatures you control with lifelink deal combat damage at the same time, the ability will trigger twice. However, if a single creature with lifelink deals combat damage to multiple players or permanents at the same time (perhaps because it has trample or was blocked by more than one creature), the ability will trigger only once.
- Nov 4, 2015 In a Two-Headed Giant game, life gained by your teammate won't cause the ability to trigger, even though it causes your team's life total to increase.
- Nov 4, 2015 The ability triggers just once for each life-gaining event, whether it's 1 life from an attacking creature with lifelink or 4 life from Faith's Fetters.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Karlov of the Ghost Council has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVR #437 | 2024-01-12 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — |
| RVR #369z | 2024-01-12 | Mythic | Serialized | — | — |
| RVR #193 | 2024-01-12 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
| RVR #369 | 2024-01-12 | Mythic | Alt Art | — | — |
| RVR #369 | 2024-01-12 | Mythic | Alt Art | — | — |
| RVR #193 | 2024-01-12 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
| RVR #437 | 2024-01-12 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — |
| PJ21 #7 | 2021-01-01 | Mythic | Judge Promo | — | — |
| C15 #46 | 2015-11-13 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
PJ21 #7 
C15 #46 Karlov of the Ghost Council in Commander
Karlov of the Ghost Council is the #3,900 most-played card on EDHREC, down 60 places over the last 30 days.
Karlov of the Ghost Council FAQ
How much is Karlov of the Ghost Council worth?
Karlov of the Ghost Council is worth about $11.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Karlov of the Ghost Council legal in Commander?
Yes — Karlov of the Ghost Council is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Karlov of the Ghost Council been reprinted?
Yes — Karlov of the Ghost Council has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Karlov of the Ghost Council expensive?
Karlov of the Ghost Council holds a $11.33 price because even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.