Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Grave Venerations
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Meathook Massacre
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
89%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Bitterblossom
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Grave Pact
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Skullclamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Reassembling Skeleton
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Doomed Traveler
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Warren Soultrader
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Grim Haruspex
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Woe Strider
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Midnight Reaper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Reveillark
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nether Traitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Karmic Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Innocence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Crawling Chorus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ocelot Pride
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Indebted Spirit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Infestation Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shambling Ghast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Agent Venom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ozox, the Clattering King
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dismantling Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
World Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Requiem Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dark Prophecy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Field of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkest Hour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Martyr's Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Westvale Abbey
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Fountainport
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Realm of Koh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Memorial to Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Crowded Crypt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-39%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy