Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Tokens

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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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MTGStocks
Grave Venerations
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Skullclamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Warren Soultrader
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Blood Artist
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Black Market Connections
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Bitterblossom
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Ophiomancer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Field of the Dead
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Pawn of Ulamog
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Carrion Feeder
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Grim Haruspex
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Doomed Traveler
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Hunted Witness
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ocelot Pride
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Tithe Taker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Nether Traitor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Massacre Wurm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Reaper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Crawling Chorus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Indebted Spirit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Infestation Sage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Ghast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Anointed Procession
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dark Prophecy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Martyr's Cause
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Fountainport
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Starting Town
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy