Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Optimized

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Josh Nelson
Apr 10, 2026
Examining Tarkir: Dragonstorm, One Year Later
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 is the one-year anniversary of Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Let's look at this wonderful set and its coolest Commanders!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Grave Researcher
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.7%inclusion6 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Gorma, the Gullet
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Splinter's Technique
0.8%inclusion4 decks478 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Fen
0.8%inclusion1 decks121 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
70%inclusion929 decks1.33K decks
62%synergy
Six
76%inclusion1.01K decks1.33K decks
60%synergy
Life from the Loam
76%inclusion1.01K decks1.33K decks
60%synergy
Teval's Judgment
71%inclusion932 decks1.31K decks
56%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
72%inclusion944 decks1.31K decks
54%synergy
Hedron Crab
62%inclusion828 decks1.33K decks
49%synergy
Tortured Existence
53%inclusion709 decks1.33K decks
49%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
63%inclusion837 decks1.33K decks
49%synergy
Insidious Roots
55%inclusion726 decks1.33K decks
47%synergy
Victimize
62%inclusion827 decks1.33K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
66%inclusion882 decks1.33K decks
44%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
66%inclusion878 decks1.33K decks
45%synergy
Icetill Explorer
63%inclusion597 decks951 decks
45%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
61%inclusion806 decks1.33K decks
46%synergy
Eternal Witness
59%inclusion780 decks1.33K decks
33%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
58%inclusion752 decks1.30K decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion736 decks1.33K decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
53%inclusion712 decks1.33K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion666 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion659 decks1.33K decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
60%inclusion795 decks1.33K decks
49%synergy
Crop Rotation
51%inclusion683 decks1.33K decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion553 decks1.33K decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion509 decks1.33K decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion509 decks1.33K decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion474 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion379 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Glacial Chasm
23%inclusion302 decks1.33K decks
20%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion289 decks1.33K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion247 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Wonder
49%inclusion652 decks1.33K decks
36%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
47%inclusion628 decks1.33K decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion604 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion567 decks1.33K decks
29%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
42%inclusion562 decks1.33K decks
32%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
42%inclusion560 decks1.33K decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion523 decks1.33K decks
23%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
37%inclusion492 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
The Scarab God
37%inclusion486 decks1.33K decks
31%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
36%inclusion476 decks1.31K decks
26%synergy
Timeless Witness
36%inclusion480 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion466 decks1.33K decks
28%synergy
Skull Prophet
34%inclusion459 decks1.33K decks
22%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
33%inclusion438 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
32%inclusion428 decks1.33K decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion422 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion409 decks1.33K decks
18%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
30%inclusion403 decks1.33K decks
23%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
30%inclusion395 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
30%inclusion394 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Hermit Druid
27%inclusion363 decks1.33K decks
20%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
26%inclusion350 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
Scute Swarm
26%inclusion344 decks1.33K decks
15%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
25%inclusion337 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion334 decks1.33K decks
23%synergy
River Kelpie
24%inclusion313 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
23%inclusion312 decks1.33K decks
14%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
23%inclusion301 decks1.31K decks
18%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
22%inclusion291 decks1.33K decks
12%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
22%inclusion287 decks1.31K decks
15%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
22%inclusion287 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion286 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
21%inclusion280 decks1.33K decks
12%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
21%inclusion277 decks1.33K decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion262 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion257 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
19%inclusion256 decks1.33K decks
13%synergy
Nyx Weaver
19%inclusion251 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion243 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
18%inclusion238 decks1.33K decks
14%synergy
Psychic Frog
17%inclusion228 decks1.33K decks
13%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
17%inclusion221 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion211 decks1.33K decks
13%synergy
World Shaper
16%inclusion210 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
15%inclusion201 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion203 decks1.33K decks
12%synergy
Springbloom Druid
15%inclusion200 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion194 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
14%inclusion188 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion183 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion546 decks1.33K decks
33%synergy
Tear Asunder
33%inclusion440 decks1.33K decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion420 decks1.33K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion405 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion382 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion337 decks1.33K decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion336 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion332 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
23%inclusion305 decks1.33K decks
15%synergy
Grapple with the Past
23%inclusion304 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion300 decks1.33K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion296 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion284 decks1.33K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion246 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion234 decks1.33K decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion233 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion205 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion195 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion178 decks1.33K decks
-2%synergy
Grisly Salvage
13%inclusion174 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion160 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion159 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion149 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion145 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion136 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion100 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.4%inclusion99 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion97 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.7%inclusion89 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion89 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.7%inclusion89 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Constant Mists
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.5%inclusion86 decks1.33K decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.0%inclusion80 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
5.4%inclusion72 decks1.33K decks
-2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion72 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
48%inclusion645 decks1.33K decks
36%synergy
Will of the Sultai
40%inclusion522 decks1.31K decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion464 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion447 decks1.33K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion364 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
25%inclusion325 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion311 decks1.33K decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion271 decks1.33K decks
-21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion237 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion230 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion225 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion208 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Welcome the Dead
14%inclusion185 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion170 decks1.33K decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion157 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion154 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion135 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion124 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion123 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion118 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Casualties of War
8.7%inclusion116 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.4%inclusion112 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Scapeshift
8.2%inclusion109 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
8.0%inclusion107 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Death Begets Life
8.0%inclusion105 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.4%inclusion98 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion95 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.6%inclusion88 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.4%inclusion85 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion61 decks969 decks
0%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.1%inclusion81 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.9%inclusion79 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
5.9%inclusion78 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
48%inclusion637 decks1.33K decks
33%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion627 decks1.33K decks
32%synergy
Altar of Dementia
39%inclusion515 decks1.33K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion344 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
23%inclusion311 decks1.33K decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion217 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
16%inclusion210 decks1.33K decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion174 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion170 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion155 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion94 decks966 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion100 decks1.33K decks
-17%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Essence Anchor
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Reclamation
32%inclusion428 decks1.33K decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion420 decks1.33K decks
19%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion299 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Titans' Nest
22%inclusion295 decks1.33K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion256 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion253 decks1.33K decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
16%inclusion204 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Spelunking
15%inclusion205 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion189 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
14%inclusion181 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion159 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion136 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion135 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Crawling Sensation
8.6%inclusion114 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion103 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.4%inclusion72 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.33K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion672 decks1.33K decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion628 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
44%inclusion585 decks1.33K decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion538 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion525 decks1.33K decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion518 decks1.33K decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
34%inclusion453 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion451 decks1.33K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion426 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
32%inclusion420 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion356 decks1.33K decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion304 decks1.31K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion300 decks1.33K decks
18%synergy
Memorial to Folly
22%inclusion296 decks1.33K decks
17%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion271 decks1.33K decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion226 decks1.33K decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion221 decks1.33K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion200 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion179 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion149 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion142 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion140 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion99 decks962 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion130 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
10%inclusion125 decks1.31K decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.4%inclusion125 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion117 decks1.33K decks
-19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.9%inclusion105 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.6%inclusion101 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.3%inclusion70 decks1.33K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.15K decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion943 decks1.33K decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion149 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion93 decks907 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.5%inclusion126 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion118 decks1.33K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion117 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.8%inclusion104 decks1.33K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.33K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.6%inclusion88 decks1.33K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.28K decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion1.21K decks1.33K decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion1.19K decks1.33K decks
-1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion1.17K decks1.33K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion993 decks1.33K decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion986 decks1.33K decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74%inclusion981 decks1.33K decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion930 decks1.33K decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion898 decks1.33K decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion884 decks1.33K decks
32%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion731 decks1.33K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion725 decks1.33K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
51%inclusion675 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion643 decks1.33K decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion629 decks1.33K decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
47%inclusion628 decks1.33K decks
29%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion599 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion538 decks1.33K decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion525 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
39%inclusion523 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion503 decks1.33K decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion488 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion467 decks1.33K decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion399 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion363 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion350 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion323 decks1.33K decks
14%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion322 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion307 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion300 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion294 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion289 decks1.33K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion278 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion264 decks1.33K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion251 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion235 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion233 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion230 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion228 decks1.33K decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion227 decks1.33K decks
-11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion210 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion209 decks1.33K decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion204 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion199 decks1.33K decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion196 decks1.33K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion195 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion190 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion189 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion184 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion181 decks1.33K decks
-7%synergy