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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Abundance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Planar Engineering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Fen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Six
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Gravecrawler
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Dread Return
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Entomb
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Shifting Woodland
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Life from the Loam
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Eternal Witness
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Animate Dead
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Delighted Halfling
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Victimize
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Tutor
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Crop Rotation
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Field of the Dead
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Hedron Crab
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Icetill Explorer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Warren Soultrader
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
The Scarab God
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Hermit Druid
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Wonder
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Bloom Tender
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Scute Swarm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bloodghast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Molt Tender
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Cobra
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Frog
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Timeless Witness
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Endurance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Skull Prophet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tiller Engine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Narcomoeba
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
River Kelpie
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Noxious Revival
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Abrupt Decay
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Corpse Dance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Memory's Journey
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Drag to the Roots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Sultai
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Scapeshift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Immoral Bargain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Neoform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-34%synergy
Natural Order
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Hedge Shredder
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Zuran Orb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Tortured Existence
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Teval's Judgment
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Insidious Roots
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Titans' Nest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dredger's Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Strip Mine
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Chasm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bayou
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Forest
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Swamp
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Zagoth Triome
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Maze
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Undercity Sewers
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Island
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-36%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-24%synergy