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

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!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Life from the Loam
80%inclusion152 decks190 decks
63%synergy
Six
74%inclusion141 decks190 decks
58%synergy
Icetill Explorer
76%inclusion108 decks143 decks
58%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
71%inclusion134 decks190 decks
56%synergy
Teval's Judgment
70%inclusion131 decks187 decks
55%synergy
Gravecrawler
62%inclusion117 decks190 decks
53%synergy
Hedron Crab
66%inclusion126 decks190 decks
53%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
68%inclusion127 decks187 decks
50%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
69%inclusion131 decks190 decks
47%synergy
Shifting Woodland
59%inclusion112 decks190 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
62%inclusion117 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Eternal Witness
60%inclusion114 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
59%inclusion112 decks190 decks
43%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
57%inclusion108 decks190 decks
43%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
57%inclusion108 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
54%inclusion103 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Insidious Roots
51%inclusion96 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Hedge Shredder
49%inclusion93 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Tortured Existence
49%inclusion93 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
48%inclusion90 decks186 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
66%inclusion125 decks190 decks
55%synergy
Crop Rotation
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion88 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion78 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Chasm
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
47%inclusion90 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
45%inclusion86 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
44%inclusion84 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion82 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
26%synergy
The Scarab God
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Timeless Witness
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Scute Swarm
37%inclusion70 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Cobra
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
33%inclusion62 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Skull Prophet
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Hermit Druid
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
26%inclusion49 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
14%synergy
River Kelpie
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Nyx Weaver
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
10%synergy
World Shaper
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Springbloom Druid
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Floral Evoker
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Molt Tender
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Explorer
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Entomb
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Tear Asunder
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Grapple with the Past
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Harrow
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Realms Uncharted
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Grisly Salvage
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Constant Mists
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Dread Return
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion87 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
46%inclusion87 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Will of the Sultai
39%inclusion73 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
-23%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Scapeshift
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Death Begets Life
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Welcome the Dead
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Regrowth
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Casualties of War
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Natural Order
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion90 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion84 decks190 decks
40%synergy
Altar of Dementia
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Zuran Orb
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Exploration Broodship
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-17%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Spelunking
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Titans' Nest
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Squandered Resources
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Crawling Sensation
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion106 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
48%inclusion92 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion86 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion84 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Strip Mine
43%inclusion82 decks190 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Memorial to Folly
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Temple
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Dark Depths
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Kishla Village
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-19%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Petrified Field
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion156 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion121 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion184 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion174 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion162 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Island
84%inclusion160 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion150 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
79%inclusion150 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion150 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion145 decks190 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
72%inclusion136 decks190 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion132 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Zagoth Triome
62%inclusion117 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Underground Mortuary
53%inclusion100 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion98 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion95 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion86 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
42%inclusion79 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion78 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Opulent Palace
35%inclusion66 decks190 decks
-17%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Bayou
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
-12%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion47 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion47 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-3%synergy