Teval, Arbiter of Virtue (Commander) - X Spells

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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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Tam, Mindful First-Year
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Subterfuge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Tilling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Trystan, Callous Cultivator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Hermit Druid
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Skull Prophet
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Platinum Emperion
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Drown in Dreams
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Six
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Hedron Crab
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Teval's Judgment
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kheru Goldkeeper
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Nyx Weaver
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Icetill Explorer
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Barrowgoyf
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Millikin
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Timeless Witness
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Essence Warden
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Deranged Assistant
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Underrealm Lich
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Molt Tender
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Lasyd Prowler
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Thug
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Suffering
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sludge Titan
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cosmogoyf
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Marang River Regent
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Grisly Salvage
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Grapple with the Past
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Weather the Storm
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Cache Grab
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Transfusion
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Villainous Wealth
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Life from the Loam
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Death Begets Life
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Repay in Kind
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Singularity Rupture
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Doppelgang
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Devastation
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Culling Ritual
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Traumatize
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Incarnation Technique
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Cut Your Losses
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Genesis Wave
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Will of the Sultai
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dryad's Revival
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Pest Infestation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Healing Technique
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Confusion
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Far Wanderings
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Welcome the Dead
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Lie in Wait
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Primal Might
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Dread Summons
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Hedge Shredder
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
3%synergy
The Endstone
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Eternity Vessel
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Glacierwood Siege
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Dredger's Insight
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Out of the Tombs
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Stillness in Motion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Court of Cunning
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Insidious Roots
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sultai Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Titans' Nest
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Kishla Village
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Island
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Underground Mortuary
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Wastewood Verge
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy