Teval, Arbiter of Virtue (Commander) - Budget Delver

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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Meditation Pools
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Serpent's Pass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Nyx Weaver
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Dredger's Insight
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Grisly Salvage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Profane Transfusion
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Skull Prophet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Death Begets Life
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Harrow
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Drown in Dreams
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Willow Geist
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Diviner of Mist
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Timeless Witness
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Lasyd Prowler
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Millikin
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Crab
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Molt Tender
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Attuned Hunter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hermit Druid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Springbloom Druid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Thug
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cosmogoyf
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Skeleton Crew
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bramble Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Essence Warden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Regent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Deranged Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Six
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Disruptive Stormbrood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sultai Devotee
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
River Kelpie
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gurmag Nightwatch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Symbiote Spider-Man
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Weather the Storm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Grapple with the Past
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Putrefy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Auroral Procession
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thought Scour
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Truths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Spellgyre
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Piercing Exhale
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Diplomatic Relations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bite Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sheltering Word
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gnaw to the Bone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reaping the Graves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overprotect
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hunting Pack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Counterpoint
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Measures
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wealth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Culling Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Genesis Wave
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Lie in Wait
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Will of the Sultai
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Regrowth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Repay in Kind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cut Your Losses
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Life from the Loam
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Welcome the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Roamer's Routine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grave Strength
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commune with Evil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Hitting Question
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Healing Technique
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Primal Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Animist's Might
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Quag Feast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chatterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Fissure
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Zombify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unending Whisper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Monument
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Essence Anchor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pact Weapon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Glacierwood Siege
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Teval's Judgment
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Stillness in Motion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chalk Outline
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Insidious Roots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Titans' Nest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Ascendancy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Soul Enervation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shade's Form
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Aesir Escape Valhalla
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Thirst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Moldervine Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Kishla Village
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Memorial to Folly
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Drownyard Temple
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Jungle Hollow
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malady
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thornwood Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Haunted Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Overflowing Basin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Vernal Fen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Wood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Waterfront District
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy