Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Josh Nelson
Apr 27, 2026
Teval, the Balanced Scale Now Top Sultai Commander, Swats Mothman
Teval, the Balanced Scale, from Tarkir: Dragonstorm, has overtaken The Wise Mothman to become the top Sultai commander. But that's not all...
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Pull from the Grave
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Teval's Judgment
84%inclusion125 decks148 decks
70%synergy
Victimize
83%inclusion124 decks149 decks
67%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
83%inclusion122 decks147 decks
65%synergy
Will of the Sultai
74%inclusion109 decks147 decks
64%synergy
Wonder
76%inclusion113 decks149 decks
63%synergy
Gravecrawler
71%inclusion106 decks149 decks
62%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
77%inclusion115 decks149 decks
62%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
66%inclusion98 decks149 decks
60%synergy
Life from the Loam
74%inclusion111 decks149 decks
58%synergy
Memorial to Folly
62%inclusion93 decks149 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
70%inclusion105 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
70%inclusion105 decks149 decks
57%synergy
Rampant Growth
69%inclusion103 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Hedron Crab
68%inclusion102 decks149 decks
55%synergy
Living Death
65%inclusion97 decks149 decks
52%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
64%inclusion96 decks149 decks
57%synergy
Harrow
63%inclusion94 decks149 decks
51%synergy
Skull Prophet
63%inclusion94 decks149 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
63%inclusion94 decks149 decks
56%synergy
Grapple with the Past
63%inclusion94 decks149 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Timeless Witness
60%inclusion90 decks149 decks
50%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
60%inclusion90 decks149 decks
38%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
59%inclusion88 decks149 decks
36%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
59%inclusion86 decks147 decks
48%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
57%inclusion84 decks147 decks
44%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
56%inclusion83 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Springbloom Druid
54%inclusion81 decks149 decks
46%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
54%inclusion81 decks149 decks
45%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
53%inclusion79 decks149 decks
42%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
45%synergy
Nyx Weaver
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Six
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
51%inclusion76 decks149 decks
38%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
48%inclusion72 decks149 decks
42%synergy
River Kelpie
44%inclusion66 decks149 decks
37%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
43%inclusion64 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
42%inclusion62 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Floral Evoker
41%inclusion61 decks147 decks
36%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
38%inclusion57 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
33%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
36%inclusion54 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Lord of Extinction
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Eternal Witness
32%inclusion48 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Diviner of Mist
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
25%synergy
The Scarab God
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
28%inclusion42 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Millikin
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Icetill Explorer
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Aberration
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
19%synergy
World Shaper
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Scute Swarm
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Forsaken
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
12%synergy
The Wise Mothman
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Bloodghast
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Putrefy
61%inclusion91 decks149 decks
37%synergy
Tear Asunder
58%inclusion86 decks149 decks
47%synergy
Lethal Scheme
39%inclusion58 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Grisly Salvage
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion37 decks149 decks
-11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
-16%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Entomb
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Tilling
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Drag to the Roots
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
62%inclusion92 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
52%inclusion77 decks148 decks
45%synergy
Welcome the Dead
40%inclusion59 decks147 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion54 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Casualties of War
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
26%synergy
Dread Return
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Necromantic Selection
27%inclusion40 decks149 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
-18%synergy
Lie in Wait
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Death Begets Life
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Zombify
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Squirming Emergence
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
47%inclusion70 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Altar of Dementia
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Essence Anchor
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
-13%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Insidious Roots
50%inclusion74 decks149 decks
41%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
45%inclusion67 decks149 decks
31%synergy
Crawling Sensation
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Tortured Existence
27%inclusion40 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Titans' Nest
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Spelunking
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Dredger's Insight
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Recon
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Command Beacon
63%inclusion94 decks149 decks
51%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
54%inclusion80 decks149 decks
45%synergy
Drownyard Temple
50%inclusion75 decks149 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Kishla Village
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion134 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion126 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion149 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion149 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion149 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion143 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
87%inclusion129 decks149 decks
39%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
86%inclusion128 decks149 decks
40%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
85%inclusion126 decks149 decks
55%synergy
Opulent Palace
85%inclusion126 decks149 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
85%inclusion126 decks149 decks
47%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
77%inclusion115 decks149 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion114 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
72%inclusion107 decks149 decks
48%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
68%inclusion102 decks149 decks
48%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
66%inclusion99 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Malady
59%inclusion88 decks149 decks
39%synergy
Fetid Pools
58%inclusion86 decks149 decks
45%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
58%inclusion86 decks149 decks
39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
51%inclusion76 decks149 decks
38%synergy
Haunted Mire
44%inclusion65 decks149 decks
37%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
36%inclusion53 decks149 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
-32%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
-20%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
-35%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-12%synergy
Breeding Pool
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-39%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Vernal Fen
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Mire
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-29%synergy
Jungle Hollow
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-24%synergy