Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Aristocrats

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Brian Cain
Feb 2, 2026
Best Case Scenario Mentality and Setup Cost in Commander
Are you putting cards in your Commander decks based on their best case scenario? You might want to reconsider that. Let's discuss.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Viscera Seer
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Diabolic Intent
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
65%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Zulaport Cutthroat
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Blood Artist
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Carrion Feeder
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Warren Soultrader
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Grim Haruspex
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Voice of Victory
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
47%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Doomed Traveler
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Ophiomancer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Reveillark
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Hunted Witness
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Midnight Reaper
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Tithe Taker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Garrison Cat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gravecrawler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Infestation Sage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Nether Traitor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shambling Ghast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nested Shambler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Village Rites
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vanishing Verse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Desperate Measures
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blasting Station
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
The Masamune
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Vault of Champions
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Prismatic Vista
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Silent Clearing
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy