Teval, Arbiter of Virtue (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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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Sodden Verdure
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Tilling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Formidable Speaker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Profane Transfusion
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Hedron Crab
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Drown in Dreams
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Villainous Wealth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Singularity Rupture
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Culling Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Skull Prophet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Platinum Emperion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Six
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Timeless Witness
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Hermit Druid
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Barrowgoyf
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Suffering
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Cosmogoyf
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Essence Warden
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Underrealm Lich
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Icetill Explorer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Scholar of the Ages
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Weaver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deranged Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Glowing One
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Lasyd Prowler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Torrent Elemental
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Weather the Storm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Auroral Procession
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Revival
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Grisly Salvage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Memory's Journey
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Piercing Exhale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cache Grab
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sail into the West
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Consign to Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Confounding Riddle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Life from the Loam
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Traumatize
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Dryad's Revival
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Death Begets Life
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Doppelgang
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Incarnation Technique
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Portent of Calamity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Healing Technique
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Whispering Madness
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Animist's Might
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Sultai
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Welcome the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Behold the Beyond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Winternight Stories
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Esper Origins
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Profane Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lock and Load
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Zuran Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Pact Weapon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Shredder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Stillness in Motion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Out of the Tombs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Titans' Nest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Insidious Roots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Moldervine Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Druid Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nightmares and Daydreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shifting Woodland
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Kishla Village
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Triome
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hedge Maze
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Undercity Sewers
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Underground Mortuary
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy