Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Expensive 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...
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Dina's Guidance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Six
83%inclusion116 decks139 decks
67%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
88%inclusion122 decks139 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
68%inclusion95 decks139 decks
64%synergy
Gravecrawler
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
64%synergy
Shifting Woodland
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion101 decks139 decks
57%synergy
Tortured Existence
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
55%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
71%inclusion99 decks139 decks
55%synergy
Life from the Loam
70%inclusion97 decks139 decks
53%synergy
Entomb
60%inclusion84 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
73%inclusion101 decks139 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion99 decks139 decks
48%synergy
Icetill Explorer
69%inclusion65 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
65%inclusion91 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
64%inclusion89 decks139 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
43%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Dread Return
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
46%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
55%inclusion76 decks139 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
93%inclusion129 decks139 decks
88%synergy
Demonic Tutor
82%inclusion114 decks139 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion107 decks139 decks
62%synergy
Crop Rotation
74%inclusion103 decks139 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
60%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
53%synergy
Field of the Dead
71%inclusion99 decks139 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion90 decks139 decks
56%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion89 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Mox Diamond
63%inclusion88 decks139 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
50%inclusion70 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
50%inclusion69 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Hedron Crab
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
43%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
19%synergy
The Scarab God
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Cobra
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Scute Swarm
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Hermit Druid
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Frog
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Timeless Witness
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Molt Tender
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Skull Prophet
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Endurance
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
River Kelpie
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Noxious Revival
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Worldly Tutor
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Abrupt Decay
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
-17%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Constant Mists
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Putrefy
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Snap
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
-20%synergy
Will of the Sultai
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Scapeshift
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Natural Order
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Regrowth
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Immoral Bargain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Altar of Dementia
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Hedge Shredder
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Zuran Orb
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
51%inclusion70 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Insidious Roots
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Animate Dead
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Exploration
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Titans' Nest
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Squandered Resources
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Parallel Lives
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion89 decks139 decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
40%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Chasm
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Strip Mine
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Dark Depths
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion126 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion89 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
20%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Bayou
99%inclusion137 decks139 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion136 decks139 decks
85%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
98%inclusion136 decks139 decks
63%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion135 decks139 decks
63%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion134 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion133 decks139 decks
60%synergy
Tropical Island
94%inclusion131 decks139 decks
81%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
94%inclusion130 decks139 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion128 decks139 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion127 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Forest
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
-19%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion96 decks139 decks
-21%synergy
Island
66%inclusion92 decks139 decks
-25%synergy
Underground Mortuary
63%inclusion87 decks139 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion87 decks139 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion86 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion81 decks139 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
49%synergy
Zagoth Triome
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Hedge Maze
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Undercity Sewers
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
-24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-22%synergy
Opulent Palace
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-46%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-23%synergy