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
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.6%inclusion6 decks371 decks
0%synergy
Gorma, the Gullet
1.5%inclusion2 decks136 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
70%inclusion934 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%inclusion934 decks1.31K decks
56%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
72%inclusion948 decks1.31K decks
54%synergy
Hedron Crab
62%inclusion833 decks1.34K decks
49%synergy
Tortured Existence
53%inclusion710 decks1.34K decks
49%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
63%inclusion840 decks1.34K decks
49%synergy
Victimize
62%inclusion832 decks1.34K decks
47%synergy
Insidious Roots
54%inclusion727 decks1.34K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
66%inclusion888 decks1.34K decks
44%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
66%inclusion879 decks1.34K decks
44%synergy
Icetill Explorer
63%inclusion601 decks956 decks
45%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
61%inclusion812 decks1.34K decks
46%synergy
Eternal Witness
59%inclusion782 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
58%inclusion757 decks1.31K decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion740 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
54%inclusion717 decks1.34K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion665 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion662 decks1.34K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
60%inclusion801 decks1.34K decks
50%synergy
Crop Rotation
51%inclusion687 decks1.34K decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion555 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion512 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion512 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion475 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion383 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Glacial Chasm
23%inclusion304 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion291 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion250 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Wonder
49%inclusion654 decks1.34K decks
36%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
47%inclusion630 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion607 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion571 decks1.34K decks
29%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
42%inclusion563 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
42%inclusion561 decks1.34K decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion523 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
37%inclusion490 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
36%inclusion479 decks1.31K decks
26%synergy
The Scarab God
36%inclusion487 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Timeless Witness
36%inclusion481 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion467 decks1.34K decks
28%synergy
Skull Prophet
34%inclusion459 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
33%inclusion438 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
32%inclusion430 decks1.34K decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion424 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion408 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
30%inclusion404 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
30%inclusion400 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
29%inclusion394 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Hermit Druid
27%inclusion364 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
26%inclusion351 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Scute Swarm
26%inclusion342 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
25%inclusion337 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion335 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
24%inclusion314 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
River Kelpie
24%inclusion314 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
23%inclusion301 decks1.31K decks
18%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
22%inclusion288 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
22%inclusion291 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
22%inclusion288 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion286 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
21%inclusion282 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
21%inclusion276 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion262 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%inclusion252 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion245 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
18%inclusion238 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Psychic Frog
17%inclusion232 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
16%inclusion220 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion212 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
World Shaper
16%inclusion212 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
16%inclusion203 decks1.31K decks
10%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion202 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Springbloom Druid
15%inclusion201 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion197 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
14%inclusion187 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion185 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion550 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Tear Asunder
33%inclusion442 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion418 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion407 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion385 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion339 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion336 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion334 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
23%inclusion307 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Grapple with the Past
23%inclusion307 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion301 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion297 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion285 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion248 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion237 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion234 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion208 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion197 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion178 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Grisly Salvage
13%inclusion175 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion160 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion161 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion151 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion146 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion137 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.6%inclusion101 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion98 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.7%inclusion89 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion89 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.6%inclusion88 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Constant Mists
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.4%inclusion85 decks1.34K decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.2%inclusion83 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.0%inclusion67 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
49%inclusion650 decks1.34K decks
36%synergy
Will of the Sultai
40%inclusion521 decks1.31K decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion465 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion447 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion364 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
25%inclusion327 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion311 decks1.34K decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion271 decks1.34K decks
-21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion239 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion232 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion227 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion207 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Welcome the Dead
14%inclusion187 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion169 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion158 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion155 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion135 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion125 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion123 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.8%inclusion118 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Casualties of War
8.7%inclusion116 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.4%inclusion112 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Scapeshift
8.2%inclusion110 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
8.0%inclusion107 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Death Begets Life
8.0%inclusion105 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.4%inclusion99 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion97 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion87 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.4%inclusion62 decks974 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion84 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.1%inclusion81 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion81 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
48%inclusion639 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion627 decks1.34K decks
32%synergy
Altar of Dementia
39%inclusion520 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion343 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
24%inclusion314 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion218 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
16%inclusion212 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion176 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion171 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion155 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion95 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion99 decks1.34K decks
-17%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.3%inclusion97 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Essence Anchor
5.8%inclusion76 decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Reclamation
32%inclusion430 decks1.34K decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion424 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion303 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Titans' Nest
22%inclusion296 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion259 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion251 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion208 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
16%inclusion204 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion190 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
14%inclusion180 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion160 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion136 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion135 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Crawling Sensation
8.7%inclusion116 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.8%inclusion104 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion674 decks1.34K decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion631 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
44%inclusion590 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion540 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion527 decks1.34K decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion519 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
34%inclusion456 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion454 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion428 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
32%inclusion422 decks1.34K decks
27%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion360 decks1.34K decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion306 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion301 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Memorial to Folly
22%inclusion298 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion271 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion227 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion223 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion201 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion180 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion150 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion143 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion140 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion100 decks967 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion130 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
9.5%inclusion125 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.4%inclusion126 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion118 decks1.34K decks
-19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.8%inclusion104 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.2%inclusion69 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.15K decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion948 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion152 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion95 decks912 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion129 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion121 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion119 decks1.34K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.8%inclusion104 decks1.34K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.1%inclusion95 decks1.34K decks
-9%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%inclusion1.29K decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion1.21K decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion1.19K decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion1.17K decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion998 decks1.34K decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion990 decks1.34K decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74%inclusion986 decks1.34K decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion933 decks1.34K decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion898 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion886 decks1.34K decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion730 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion729 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
51%inclusion676 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion645 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion631 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
47%inclusion628 decks1.34K decks
29%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion599 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion540 decks1.34K decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion529 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion525 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion506 decks1.34K decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion489 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion470 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion399 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion368 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion351 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion325 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion323 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion311 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion304 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion297 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion290 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion278 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion267 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion252 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion237 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion236 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion232 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion229 decks1.34K decks
-11%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion229 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion210 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion209 decks1.34K decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion205 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion201 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion198 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion197 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion191 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion189 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion186 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion183 decks1.34K decks
-7%synergy