Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Grave Researcher
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Fen
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Tortured Existence
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Six
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Life from the Loam
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
67%inclusion94 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Icetill Explorer
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Shifting Woodland
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Dread Return
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
33%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Teval's Judgment
60%inclusion82 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
60%inclusion82 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Victimize
59%inclusion83 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Hedron Crab
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
59%inclusion83 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Crop Rotation
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Chasm
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Hermit Druid
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
24%synergy
The Scarab God
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Timeless Witness
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Skull Prophet
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Cobra
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Molt Tender
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
8%synergy
River Kelpie
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Frog
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Scute Swarm
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
4%synergy
World Shaper
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Entomb
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Abrupt Decay
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Tear Asunder
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Grapple with the Past
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Constant Mists
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Grisly Salvage
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Realms Uncharted
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Sultai
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-26%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-33%synergy
Stitch Together
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Welcome the Dead
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Death Begets Life
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Natural Order
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Neoform
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Scapeshift
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Hedge Shredder
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Zuran Orb
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Insidious Roots
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Animate Dead
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Titans' Nest
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Spelunking
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Squandered Resources
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Memorial to Folly
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Field
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Field
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Kishla Village
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion135 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Island
76%inclusion106 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Underground Mortuary
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-29%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
7%synergy