Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Optimized Lands Matter

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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Mole Man, Moloid Master
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Return of the Mole Man
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Undercover Skrull
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Too Evil to Stay Dead
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Life from the Loam
79%inclusion158 decks200 decks
62%synergy
Icetill Explorer
77%inclusion118 decks153 decks
59%synergy
Six
76%inclusion151 decks200 decks
59%synergy
Teval's Judgment
72%inclusion141 decks197 decks
57%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
72%inclusion143 decks200 decks
56%synergy
Hedron Crab
68%inclusion135 decks200 decks
54%synergy
Gravecrawler
61%inclusion121 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
67%inclusion132 decks197 decks
49%synergy
Shifting Woodland
61%inclusion122 decks200 decks
48%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
69%inclusion138 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Victimize
62%inclusion123 decks200 decks
45%synergy
Eternal Witness
60%inclusion120 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion120 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
60%inclusion119 decks200 decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
57%inclusion114 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
54%inclusion108 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Insidious Roots
52%inclusion104 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Hedge Shredder
51%inclusion102 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
50%inclusion98 decks196 decks
37%synergy
Tortured Existence
50%inclusion99 decks200 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
67%inclusion134 decks200 decks
57%synergy
Crop Rotation
64%inclusion128 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion81 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Chasm
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
47%inclusion93 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
45%inclusion90 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Wonder
41%inclusion81 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
40%inclusion80 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Timeless Witness
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
28%synergy
The Scarab God
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Scute Swarm
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Cobra
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
33%inclusion66 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
33%inclusion66 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Skull Prophet
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Grave Researcher
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Hermit Druid
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
20%synergy
River Kelpie
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Nyx Weaver
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
8%synergy
World Shaper
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Springbloom Druid
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Entomb
39%inclusion78 decks200 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion57 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Grapple with the Past
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Harrow
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Grisly Salvage
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Realms Uncharted
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Auroral Procession
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Constant Mists
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Dina's Guidance
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dread Return
49%inclusion97 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion93 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
46%inclusion91 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Will of the Sultai
37%inclusion72 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
-16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
-23%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Scapeshift
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Death Begets Life
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Welcome the Dead
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Natural Order
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Regrowth
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Casualties of War
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Necromantic Selection
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion93 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
46%inclusion91 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Altar of Dementia
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Zuran Orb
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Exploration Broodship
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-18%synergy
Essence Anchor
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
33%inclusion66 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Exploration
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Spelunking
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Titans' Nest
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Squandered Resources
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Crawling Sensation
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion113 decks200 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion94 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Strip Mine
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
39%inclusion77 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Field
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Memorial to Folly
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Temple
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Dark Depths
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-18%synergy
Kishla Village
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Petrified Field
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion164 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion127 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion194 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion181 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion169 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Island
84%inclusion168 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
81%inclusion161 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion160 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion159 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion152 decks200 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
72%inclusion143 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion141 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Zagoth Triome
61%inclusion122 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Underground Mortuary
54%inclusion108 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion104 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion100 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39%inclusion77 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Opulent Palace
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
-18%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion57 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Bayou
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
-3%synergy