Teval, Arbiter of Virtue (Commander) - Midrange

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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
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Day of Black Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Avatar Destiny
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Saber-Tooth Moose-Lion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Platinum Angel
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
40%synergy
The Endstone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Shifting Woodland
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Hermit Druid
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Six
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Life from the Loam
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Culling Ritual
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Teval's Judgment
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Icetill Explorer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Skull Prophet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Hedron Crab
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Emperion
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Essence Warden
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Weaver
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Millikin
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Barrowgoyf
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Timeless Witness
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cosmogoyf
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Underrealm Lich
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Warring Triad
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Harrow
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grisly Salvage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Grapple with the Past
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sacrifice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Weather the Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tolarian Winds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Putrefy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Bala Ged Recovery
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Death Begets Life
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Repay in Kind
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Profane Transfusion
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dread Return
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Winternight Stories
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dryad's Revival
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Will of the Sultai
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Genesis Wave
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tooth and Nail
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Healing Technique
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Shredder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Eternity Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The Great Henge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Titans' Nest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dredger's Insight
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Roots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Stillness in Motion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Ascendancy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Kishla Village
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Island
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Underground Mortuary
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wastewood Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy