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...
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Fen
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Life from the Loam
79%inclusion155 decks195 decks
63%synergy
Icetill Explorer
76%inclusion113 decks148 decks
59%synergy
Six
75%inclusion146 decks195 decks
59%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
71%inclusion138 decks195 decks
56%synergy
Teval's Judgment
70%inclusion135 decks192 decks
55%synergy
Hedron Crab
67%inclusion131 decks195 decks
53%synergy
Gravecrawler
61%inclusion118 decks195 decks
52%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
67%inclusion128 decks192 decks
49%synergy
Shifting Woodland
62%inclusion120 decks195 decks
48%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
69%inclusion134 decks195 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
62%inclusion120 decks195 decks
39%synergy
Eternal Witness
60%inclusion117 decks195 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
59%inclusion116 decks195 decks
43%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
58%inclusion114 decks195 decks
44%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
57%inclusion111 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
54%inclusion106 decks195 decks
42%synergy
Insidious Roots
51%inclusion100 decks195 decks
43%synergy
Hedge Shredder
50%inclusion97 decks195 decks
35%synergy
Tortured Existence
49%inclusion96 decks195 decks
45%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
49%inclusion93 decks191 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
67%inclusion130 decks195 decks
56%synergy
Crop Rotation
65%inclusion126 decks195 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion89 decks195 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion80 decks195 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion76 decks195 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion72 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Chasm
35%inclusion69 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion60 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion41 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
48%inclusion94 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
45%inclusion87 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
44%inclusion86 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion86 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
39%inclusion77 decks195 decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
39%inclusion76 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
38%inclusion74 decks195 decks
31%synergy
Timeless Witness
37%inclusion73 decks195 decks
27%synergy
The Scarab God
37%inclusion73 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
36%inclusion71 decks195 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
36%inclusion71 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
36%inclusion70 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Scute Swarm
36%inclusion70 decks195 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Cobra
34%inclusion67 decks195 decks
25%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
34%inclusion66 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
34%inclusion66 decks195 decks
24%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
34%inclusion66 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
33%inclusion65 decks195 decks
24%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
33%inclusion65 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Skull Prophet
31%inclusion60 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
30%inclusion59 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
30%inclusion59 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Hermit Druid
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
14%synergy
River Kelpie
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
10%synergy
World Shaper
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Weaver
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Bloodghast
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Springbloom Druid
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Floral Evoker
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Molt Tender
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Frog
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Entomb
38%inclusion75 decks195 decks
30%synergy
Tear Asunder
31%inclusion60 decks195 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion55 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion55 decks195 decks
-8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion52 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
27%inclusion52 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion51 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Grapple with the Past
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Harrow
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion37 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Realms Uncharted
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Grisly Salvage
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Constant Mists
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Dread Return
47%inclusion91 decks195 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion88 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion88 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Will of the Sultai
37%inclusion71 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion63 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion60 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
-15%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion37 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
-24%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Scapeshift
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Death Begets Life
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Welcome the Dead
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
-5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Casualties of War
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Natural Order
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
46%inclusion90 decks195 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion86 decks195 decks
40%synergy
Altar of Dementia
37%inclusion72 decks195 decks
29%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
28%inclusion54 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion48 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Zuran Orb
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Exploration Broodship
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
-18%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
34%inclusion67 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion64 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
23%inclusion45 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Spelunking
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Titans' Nest
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Squandered Resources
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Crawling Sensation
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion112 decks195 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
49%inclusion95 decks195 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion90 decks195 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion86 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion85 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Strip Mine
44%inclusion85 decks195 decks
38%synergy
Command Beacon
37%inclusion72 decks195 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion62 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
30%inclusion59 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Memorial to Folly
19%inclusion37 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Dark Depths
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Drownyard Temple
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
-19%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Petrified Field
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion159 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion122 decks195 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion189 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion178 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion166 decks195 decks
-5%synergy
Island
85%inclusion165 decks195 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
80%inclusion156 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion156 decks195 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion155 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion150 decks195 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
72%inclusion140 decks195 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion138 decks195 decks
36%synergy
Zagoth Triome
62%inclusion121 decks195 decks
24%synergy
Underground Mortuary
54%inclusion106 decks195 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion101 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
51%inclusion100 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
46%inclusion89 decks195 decks
29%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
42%inclusion82 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion78 decks195 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion73 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion73 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion69 decks195 decks
-12%synergy
Opulent Palace
34%inclusion66 decks195 decks
-18%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion59 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion55 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Bayou
28%inclusion55 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion49 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion49 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion48 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion47 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
-7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
-12%synergy
Wastewood Verge
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
9%synergy