Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Reanimator

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
Vastlands Scavenger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Grave Researcher
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dina's Guidance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Six
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Dread Return
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Entomb
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Reanimate
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Life from the Loam
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Eternal Witness
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Delighted Halfling
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Victimize
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Hedron Crab
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Animate Dead
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Field of the Dead
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Crop Rotation
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Kheru Goldkeeper
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Warren Soultrader
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Icetill Explorer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
35%synergy
The Scarab God
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Wonder
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Hermit Druid
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Molt Tender
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Scute Swarm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Timeless Witness
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Bloodghast
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Cobra
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Frog
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Skull Prophet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Endurance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Narcomoeba
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
World Shaper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Noxious Revival
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Worldly Tutor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Abrupt Decay
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Corpse Dance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Memory's Journey
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Grapple with the Past
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Drag to the Roots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Finale of Devastation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Sultai
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Scapeshift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Immoral Bargain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Neoform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-34%synergy
Natural Order
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Hedge Shredder
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tortured Existence
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Insidious Roots
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Teval's Judgment
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Titans' Nest
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dredger's Insight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Strip Mine
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Glacial Chasm
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Forest
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Underground Mortuary
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Hedge Maze
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Undercity Sewers
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Island
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-34%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Mana Confluence
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-34%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-36%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Opulent Palace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-45%synergy