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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Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
South Wind Avatar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Diabolic Intent
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Skullclamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Viscera Seer
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Grave Pact
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Carrion Feeder
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Pawn of Ulamog
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Grim Haruspex
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ophiomancer
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Reaper
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Gravecrawler
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Timeline Culler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Doomed Traveler
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nether Traitor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ocelot Pride
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Reveillark
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Woe Strider
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vanishing Verse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Body Count
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%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
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Measures
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion4 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
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%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
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Blasting Station
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Bitterblossom
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dark Prophecy
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Enduring Renewal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Scrubland
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy