Teval, Arbiter of Virtue (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Profane Transfusion
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Hermit Druid
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Hedron Crab
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Platinum Angel
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
The Endstone
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Stitcher's Supplier
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Life from the Loam
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Six
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Teval's Judgment
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Skull Prophet
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Icetill Explorer
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Nyx Weaver
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Platinum Emperion
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Essence Warden
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Timeless Witness
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Millikin
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Barrowgoyf
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Underrealm Lich
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Cosmogoyf
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Diviner of Mist
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Lasyd Prowler
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Thug
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Doom Whisperer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Springbloom Druid
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Grisly Salvage
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Grapple with the Past
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Drown in Dreams
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Weather the Storm
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Tear Asunder
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Bite Down
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Relations
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Cache Grab
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Consider
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Breach the Multiverse
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Death Begets Life
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Singularity Rupture
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Villainous Wealth
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Dread Return
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Will of the Sultai
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Traumatize
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Culling Ritual
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Dryad's Revival
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Winternight Stories
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Regrowth
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Confusion
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Healing Technique
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Animist's Might
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Welcome the Dead
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Cut Your Losses
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Drain
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Hedge Shredder
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Pact Weapon
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Soul Conduit
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Eternity Vessel
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Anchor
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dredger's Insight
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Out of the Tombs
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Stillness in Motion
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Crawling Sensation
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Roots
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Ascendancy
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Crawling Infestation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Kishla Village
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Hollow
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy