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
Subterfuge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Trystan, Callous Cultivator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Formidable Speaker
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Hermit Druid
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Skull Prophet
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Platinum Emperion
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Drown in Dreams
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Platinum Angel
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Six
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Eternal Witness
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Hedron Crab
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Teval's Judgment
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Nyx Weaver
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Icetill Explorer
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Millikin
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Barrowgoyf
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Timeless Witness
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Essence Warden
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Underrealm Lich
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Deranged Assistant
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Doom Whisperer
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
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Thug
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
World Shaper
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Angel of Suffering
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sludge Titan
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Cosmogoyf
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Marang River Regent
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Grisly Salvage
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Grapple with the Past
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%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
Harrow
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Weather the Storm
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
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
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Cache Grab
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Autumn's Veil
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Transfusion
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Villainous Wealth
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Life from the Loam
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Death Begets Life
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Singularity Rupture
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Repay in Kind
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Doppelgang
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Devastation
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Culling Ritual
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Traumatize
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Incarnation Technique
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Cut Your Losses
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Dryad's Revival
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Sultai
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Wave
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Pest Infestation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-22%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Healing Technique
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Confusion
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Far Wanderings
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lie in Wait
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Welcome the Dead
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Behold the Beyond
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
27%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
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%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
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%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
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Soul Conduit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Glacierwood Siege
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Dredger's Insight
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Out of the Tombs
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Stillness in Motion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%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
Court of Cunning
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Titans' Nest
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
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%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
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
28%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
Command Beacon
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Kishla Village
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-13%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
Drownyard Temple
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
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
Simic Signet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
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
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
8%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
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Wastewood Verge
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy