Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Bitterbloom Bearer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pitiless Plunderer
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Warren Soultrader
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
75%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Skullclamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Ophiomancer
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Carrion Feeder
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Grim Haruspex
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Doomed Traveler
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Midnight Reaper
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Hunted Witness
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Tithe Taker
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Bloodghast
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Woe Strider
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Indebted Spirit
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Karmic Guide
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Massacre Wurm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Infestation Sage
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Agent Venom
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wriggling Grub
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Ghast
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Reveillark
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Inkshield
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Village Rites
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Body Count
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Brought Back
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Season of Loss
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Spawning Pit
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Grave Pact
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Bitterblossom
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Dark Prophecy
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Cause
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Blight Mound
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
13%synergy
High Market
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Westvale Abbey
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Crowded Crypt
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Silent Clearing
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy