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

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Immoral Bargain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Six
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Reanimate
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Entomb
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Shifting Woodland
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Dread Return
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Life from the Loam
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Delighted Halfling
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Victimize
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Mox Diamond
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Field of the Dead
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Aftermath Analyst
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Hedron Crab
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Warren Soultrader
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Icetill Explorer
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
The Scarab God
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Wonder
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Hermit Druid
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Scute Swarm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Bloodghast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Molt Tender
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Timeless Witness
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Frog
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Cobra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Skull Prophet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Endurance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Formidable Speaker
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tiller Engine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Noxious Revival
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Dance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Memory's Journey
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Will of the Sultai
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Natural Order
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Scapeshift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Hedge Shredder
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Zuran Orb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Exploration Broodship
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Tortured Existence
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Insidious Roots
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Teval's Judgment
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Titans' Nest
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Exploration
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spelunking
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dredger's Insight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Carnival of Souls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Strip Mine
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Chasm
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Underground Mortuary
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Undercity Sewers
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Island
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Hedge Maze
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Underground River
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-39%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Deathcap Glade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-45%synergy