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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Grave Researcher
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
3.2%inclusion3 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
2.2%inclusion2 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.8%inclusion7 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Fen
1.2%inclusion2 decks166 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
70%inclusion949 decks1.35K decks
62%synergy
Six
76%inclusion1.03K decks1.35K decks
60%synergy
Life from the Loam
76%inclusion1.03K decks1.35K decks
60%synergy
Teval's Judgment
71%inclusion947 decks1.33K decks
56%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
72%inclusion959 decks1.33K decks
54%synergy
Hedron Crab
62%inclusion842 decks1.35K decks
49%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
63%inclusion850 decks1.35K decks
49%synergy
Tortured Existence
53%inclusion716 decks1.35K decks
49%synergy
Victimize
63%inclusion846 decks1.35K decks
47%synergy
Insidious Roots
54%inclusion733 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
67%inclusion900 decks1.35K decks
44%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
66%inclusion886 decks1.35K decks
44%synergy
Icetill Explorer
64%inclusion616 decks969 decks
46%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
61%inclusion822 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Eternal Witness
59%inclusion792 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
58%inclusion767 decks1.32K decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion748 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
54%inclusion724 decks1.35K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion675 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion672 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
60%inclusion810 decks1.35K decks
50%synergy
Crop Rotation
51%inclusion692 decks1.35K decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion562 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion518 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion518 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion481 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion387 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Glacial Chasm
23%inclusion309 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion295 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion254 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Wonder
49%inclusion660 decks1.35K decks
36%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
47%inclusion636 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion619 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion580 decks1.35K decks
30%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
42%inclusion571 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
42%inclusion570 decks1.35K decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion531 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
37%inclusion486 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
The Scarab God
37%inclusion493 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
36%inclusion492 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Timeless Witness
36%inclusion492 decks1.35K decks
27%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion471 decks1.35K decks
28%synergy
Skull Prophet
35%inclusion466 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
33%inclusion439 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
32%inclusion438 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion433 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion412 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
30%inclusion409 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
30%inclusion404 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
29%inclusion395 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Hermit Druid
27%inclusion370 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
26%inclusion351 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion345 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Scute Swarm
25%inclusion343 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
25%inclusion339 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
River Kelpie
23%inclusion316 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
23%inclusion316 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
23%inclusion304 decks1.33K decks
18%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
22%inclusion290 decks1.33K decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion291 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
21%inclusion289 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
21%inclusion286 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Lotus Cobra
21%inclusion281 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
21%inclusion277 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
19%inclusion263 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
19%inclusion256 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion256 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Nyx Weaver
19%inclusion255 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion249 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
18%inclusion242 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Psychic Frog
17%inclusion236 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
17%inclusion223 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
World Shaper
16%inclusion214 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion214 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Springbloom Druid
15%inclusion206 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
15%inclusion201 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion203 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion198 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion189 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
14%inclusion185 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion558 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Tear Asunder
33%inclusion447 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion419 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion413 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion395 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion342 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion341 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion336 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Grapple with the Past
23%inclusion310 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
23%inclusion308 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion298 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion296 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion289 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion253 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion240 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion239 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion210 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion199 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion179 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Grisly Salvage
13%inclusion178 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion161 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion157 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion152 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion147 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion140 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion90 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Constant Mists
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Negate
6.2%inclusion83 decks1.35K decks
-11%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
49%inclusion664 decks1.35K decks
37%synergy
Will of the Sultai
40%inclusion532 decks1.33K decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion469 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion449 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion367 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
25%inclusion338 decks1.33K decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion310 decks1.35K decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion272 decks1.35K decks
-21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion243 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion237 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion228 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion206 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Welcome the Dead
14%inclusion186 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion171 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion159 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion155 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion135 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion129 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion124 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Casualties of War
8.9%inclusion120 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.8%inclusion119 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Death Begets Life
8.1%inclusion108 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Damnation
8.1%inclusion109 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Scapeshift
7.9%inclusion107 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
7.7%inclusion104 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion98 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.2%inclusion61 decks987 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
5.9%inclusion79 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
48%inclusion644 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion629 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Altar of Dementia
39%inclusion525 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion349 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
23%inclusion316 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
17%inclusion223 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
16%inclusion215 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion181 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion172 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion156 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion99 decks984 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion95 decks1.35K decks
-17%synergy
Essence Anchor
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Reclamation
32%inclusion436 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion430 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion302 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Titans' Nest
22%inclusion298 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion260 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion258 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion210 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
16%inclusion206 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion189 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
14%inclusion182 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion161 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion138 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion137 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Crawling Sensation
8.5%inclusion115 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.0%inclusion68 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
51%inclusion682 decks1.35K decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion636 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
44%inclusion593 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion543 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion534 decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion520 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
34%inclusion463 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion456 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion433 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
32%inclusion425 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion365 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion308 decks1.33K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion305 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Memorial to Folly
22%inclusion302 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion273 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion232 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion227 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion201 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion179 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion149 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion149 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion143 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion102 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion130 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
10%inclusion127 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.3%inclusion126 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion118 decks1.35K decks
-19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.9%inclusion106 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion1.17K decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion959 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion154 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion98 decks925 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion129 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion121 decks1.35K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion121 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.8%inclusion105 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.35K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.30K decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion1.22K decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion1.21K decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion1.18K decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion1.01K decks1.35K decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion1K decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74%inclusion999 decks1.35K decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion940 decks1.35K decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion905 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion888 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion738 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion736 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion681 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion653 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Underground Mortuary
47%inclusion635 decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion635 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion605 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion543 decks1.35K decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion536 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion535 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion511 decks1.35K decks
-14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion501 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion476 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion410 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion369 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion356 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion329 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion324 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion318 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion309 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion300 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion291 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion282 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion270 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion252 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion241 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion237 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion236 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion233 decks1.35K decks
-11%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion233 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion214 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion213 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion211 decks1.35K decks
-18%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion204 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion199 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion199 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion194 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion191 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion189 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
13%inclusion182 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy