Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
87%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
71%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Warren Soultrader
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Viscera Seer
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Diabolic Intent
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
80%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Carrion Feeder
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Ophiomancer
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Grim Haruspex
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Doomed Traveler
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Gravecrawler
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Hunted Witness
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Garrison Cat
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Nether Traitor
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Ocelot Pride
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Reveillark
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Agent Venom
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Guile
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Despark
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-26%synergy
Reprieve
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Living Death
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Increasing Devotion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Blasting Station
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Grave Pact
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Bitterblossom
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Court of Grace
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Blight Mound
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Life Insurance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
18%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Field of the Dead
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-28%synergy
City of Traitors
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-25%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Scrubland
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Silent Clearing
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-33%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy