Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Optimized

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Josh Nelson
Apr 10, 2026
Examining Tarkir: Dragonstorm, One Year Later
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 is the one-year anniversary of Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Let's look at this wonderful set and its coolest Commanders!
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Grave Researcher
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.6%inclusion6 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
70%inclusion941 decks1.34K decks
62%synergy
Six
76%inclusion1.02K decks1.34K decks
60%synergy
Life from the Loam
76%inclusion1.02K decks1.34K decks
60%synergy
Teval's Judgment
71%inclusion939 decks1.32K decks
56%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
72%inclusion953 decks1.32K decks
54%synergy
Hedron Crab
62%inclusion836 decks1.34K decks
49%synergy
Tortured Existence
53%inclusion714 decks1.34K decks
49%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
63%inclusion844 decks1.34K decks
49%synergy
Victimize
62%inclusion836 decks1.34K decks
47%synergy
Insidious Roots
55%inclusion731 decks1.34K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
67%inclusion892 decks1.34K decks
44%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
66%inclusion882 decks1.34K decks
44%synergy
Icetill Explorer
63%inclusion606 decks961 decks
46%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
61%inclusion814 decks1.34K decks
46%synergy
Eternal Witness
59%inclusion785 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
58%inclusion759 decks1.31K decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion744 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
54%inclusion720 decks1.34K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion668 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion667 decks1.34K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
60%inclusion804 decks1.34K decks
50%synergy
Crop Rotation
51%inclusion689 decks1.34K decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion558 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion515 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion514 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion478 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion383 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Glacial Chasm
23%inclusion308 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion292 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion254 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Wonder
49%inclusion655 decks1.34K decks
36%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
47%inclusion633 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion611 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion576 decks1.34K decks
30%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
42%inclusion566 decks1.34K decks
30%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
42%inclusion566 decks1.34K decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion526 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
37%inclusion490 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
The Scarab God
36%inclusion489 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
36%inclusion480 decks1.32K decks
26%synergy
Timeless Witness
36%inclusion484 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion470 decks1.34K decks
28%synergy
Skull Prophet
34%inclusion462 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
33%inclusion440 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
32%inclusion433 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion427 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion410 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
30%inclusion405 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
30%inclusion404 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
29%inclusion394 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Hermit Druid
27%inclusion366 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
26%inclusion352 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Scute Swarm
26%inclusion343 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion341 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
25%inclusion338 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
River Kelpie
23%inclusion315 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
23%inclusion314 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
23%inclusion303 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
22%inclusion288 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
22%inclusion290 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
22%inclusion289 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion289 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
21%inclusion281 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
21%inclusion279 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion263 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion256 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
19%inclusion255 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Nyx Weaver
19%inclusion253 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion246 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
18%inclusion240 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Psychic Frog
17%inclusion233 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
16%inclusion219 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion213 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
World Shaper
16%inclusion212 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
15%inclusion202 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion204 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Springbloom Druid
15%inclusion203 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion197 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion187 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
14%inclusion186 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion551 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Tear Asunder
33%inclusion443 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion418 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion410 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion385 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion340 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion336 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion335 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
23%inclusion308 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Grapple with the Past
23%inclusion307 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion299 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion296 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion288 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion251 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion235 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion235 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion210 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion197 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion179 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Grisly Salvage
13%inclusion174 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion158 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion160 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion151 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion147 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion138 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion98 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Constant Mists
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion84 decks1.34K decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.2%inclusion83 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
49%inclusion655 decks1.34K decks
36%synergy
Will of the Sultai
40%inclusion525 decks1.32K decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion468 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion445 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion368 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
25%inclusion330 decks1.32K decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion309 decks1.34K decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion270 decks1.34K decks
-21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion241 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion234 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion229 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion206 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Welcome the Dead
14%inclusion186 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion171 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion155 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion157 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion135 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion126 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion124 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion119 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Casualties of War
8.7%inclusion117 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.2%inclusion110 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Scapeshift
8.1%inclusion108 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Death Begets Life
8.0%inclusion106 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
7.8%inclusion105 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.3%inclusion98 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion85 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.2%inclusion61 decks979 decks
0%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
5.9%inclusion79 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
48%inclusion644 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion627 decks1.34K decks
32%synergy
Altar of Dementia
39%inclusion522 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion345 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
23%inclusion314 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion218 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
16%inclusion215 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion179 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion173 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion156 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion96 decks976 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.3%inclusion98 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.34K decks
-17%synergy
Essence Anchor
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Reclamation
32%inclusion429 decks1.34K decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion423 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion303 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Titans' Nest
22%inclusion297 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion258 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion255 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion208 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
15%inclusion204 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion188 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
14%inclusion179 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion160 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion137 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion137 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Crawling Sensation
8.6%inclusion115 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion674 decks1.34K decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion632 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
44%inclusion590 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion543 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion531 decks1.34K decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion520 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
34%inclusion458 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion455 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion429 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
32%inclusion423 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion362 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion306 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion305 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Memorial to Folly
22%inclusion301 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion273 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion230 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion223 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion202 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion180 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion150 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion147 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion143 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion101 decks972 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion130 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
10%inclusion126 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.5%inclusion127 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion118 decks1.34K decks
-19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.8%inclusion105 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.7%inclusion103 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion69 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.16K decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion951 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion153 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion98 decks917 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion128 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion121 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion119 decks1.34K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.8%inclusion105 decks1.34K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.34K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.34K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.30K decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion1.22K decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion1.20K decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion1.18K decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion1K decks1.34K decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion994 decks1.34K decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74%inclusion991 decks1.34K decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion933 decks1.34K decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion900 decks1.34K decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion885 decks1.34K decks
32%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion733 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion731 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion675 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion647 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion631 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
47%inclusion629 decks1.34K decks
29%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion599 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion538 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion531 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion529 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion507 decks1.34K decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion493 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion471 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion404 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion369 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion352 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion326 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion323 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion314 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion306 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion297 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion290 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion280 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion267 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion251 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion237 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion237 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion234 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion232 decks1.34K decks
-11%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion231 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion213 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion209 decks1.34K decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion209 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion203 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion198 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion197 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion192 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion190 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion190 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion183 decks1.34K decks
-7%synergy