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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gravecrawler
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Six
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Reanimate
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Delighted Halfling
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Tortured Existence
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Entomb
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Birds of Paradise
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Dread Return
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Victimize
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Noxious Revival
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Life from the Loam
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Mox Diamond
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Crop Rotation
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Field of the Dead
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Hedron Crab
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Icetill Explorer
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Wonder
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
33%synergy
The Scarab God
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Scute Swarm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hermit Druid
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Psychic Frog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Cobra
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Molt Tender
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Timeless Witness
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Skull Prophet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Worldly Tutor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Pact
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Autumn's Veil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Corpse Dance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Harrow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Memory's Journey
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Sultai
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Natural Order
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Scapeshift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Hedge Shredder
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Zuran Orb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Teval's Judgment
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Insidious Roots
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Exploration
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Titans' Nest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spelunking
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dredger's Insight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Carnival of Souls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Shifting Woodland
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Strip Mine
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Chasm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
The Soul Stone
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
87%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Forest
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Underground Mortuary
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Island
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Zagoth Triome
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Hedge Maze
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-38%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Opulent Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-44%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-39%synergy