Teval, Arbiter of Virtue (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Forbidden Alchemy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Grapple with the Past
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Cosmogoyf
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Attuned Hunter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Millikin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Nyx Weaver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Deranged Assistant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Golgari Thug
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Diviner of Mist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Forecaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion of Dusan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Icefall Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skola Grovedancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bone Devourer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Boulderborn Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Krosan Druid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mulldrifter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Skeleton Crew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Initiate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gnawing Vermin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Dusyut Earthcarver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Skull Prophet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Lord of the Forsaken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aegis Sculptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vilespawn Spider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Blood Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Keen-Eyed Curator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Diplomatic Relations
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Weather the Storm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Grisly Salvage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Bite Down
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dispel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Overprotect
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cache Grab
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sail into the West
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phantom Interference
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Douse in Gloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thrilling Encore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Run Over
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blustersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Soul Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Force Away
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ram Through
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Lesson
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Staggering Size
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Signature Slam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ambuscade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tolarian Winds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Occult Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Primal Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Animist's Might
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Deep Analysis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Regrowth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Chocobo Kick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Commune with Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elven Farsight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hard-Hitting Question
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghastly Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fateful Handoff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Repay in Kind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Profane Transfusion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Epic Confrontation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Savage Punch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lie in Wait
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crux of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Death Begets Life
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Primal Might
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Beckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rabid Bite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Druidic Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Titania's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chatterstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Fissure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Way
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Sultai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Rites of Spring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Corrupt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wistful Thinking
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Life from the Loam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Broodheart Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Campfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zuran Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mazemind Tome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Bow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sultai Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heaped Harvest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Essence Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lich's Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Shredder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Lembas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Roiling Dragonstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dredger's Insight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crawling Sensation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Eternal Thirst
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stillness in Motion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Insidious Roots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Primeval Bounty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Observed Stasis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thran Vigil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Titans' Nest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scion of Halaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unable to Scream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Palace Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul Enervation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lignify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shade's Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Aesir Escape Valhalla
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snake Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crawling Infestation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chalk Outline
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oath of Druids
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Singing Bell Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Druid Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Moldervine Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cloakwood Hermit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Memorial to Folly
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Kishla Village
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drownyard Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Simic Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Sultai Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyclave Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-33%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Dismal Backwater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malady
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Promising Vein
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Festering Gulch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Grove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pelakka Predation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lush Oasis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Soured Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Port of Karfell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy