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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Day of Black Sun
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Avatar Destiny
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Saber-Tooth Moose-Lion
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Skull Prophet
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Hermit Druid
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Drown in Dreams
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Platinum Emperion
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Six
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Hedron Crab
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Teval's Judgment
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Transfusion
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Platinum Angel
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Nyx Weaver
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Icetill Explorer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Millikin
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Barrowgoyf
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Timeless Witness
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Essence Warden
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Molt Tender
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Deranged Assistant
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Lasyd Prowler
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Thug
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Underrealm Lich
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sludge Titan
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Cosmogoyf
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Seedship Broodtender
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Grisly Salvage
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Auroral Procession
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Grapple with the Past
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Revival
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Weather the Storm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Cache Grab
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Cycle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wealth
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Death Begets Life
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Singularity Rupture
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Repay in Kind
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Life from the Loam
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Doppelgang
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Cut Your Losses
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Dryad's Revival
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Traumatize
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Genesis Wave
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Sultai
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Increasing Confusion
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Healing Technique
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Far Wanderings
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lie in Wait
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Welcome the Dead
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Open the Way
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Long Rest
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
The Endstone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Eternity Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Pact Weapon
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Zuran Orb
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Glacierwood Siege
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Dredger's Insight
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Out of the Tombs
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Stillness in Motion
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sultai Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Insidious Roots
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Titans' Nest
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Kishla Village
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Island
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy