Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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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
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MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
South Wind Avatar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Skullclamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Diabolic Intent
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Blood Artist
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
34%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Warren Soultrader
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Grave Pact
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Carrion Feeder
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Grim Haruspex
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Ophiomancer
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Reaper
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gravecrawler
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Doomed Traveler
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Nether Traitor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Guide
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Timeline Culler
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ocelot Pride
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Reveillark
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Woe Strider
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Ghast
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Corpse Knight
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Vanishing Verse
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Body Count
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Blasting Station
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Bitterblossom
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Anointed Procession
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dark Prophecy
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Renewal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Coffers
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-27%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Scrubland
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Silent Clearing
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy