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
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
4.7%inclusion5 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
2.8%inclusion3 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.8%inclusion7 decks397 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Fen
1.1%inclusion2 decks177 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
70%inclusion954 decks1.36K decks
62%synergy
Life from the Loam
76%inclusion1.04K decks1.36K decks
60%synergy
Six
76%inclusion1.03K decks1.36K decks
60%synergy
Teval's Judgment
71%inclusion952 decks1.34K decks
56%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
72%inclusion963 decks1.33K decks
54%synergy
Hedron Crab
63%inclusion851 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
63%inclusion857 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Tortured Existence
53%inclusion721 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Victimize
63%inclusion853 decks1.36K decks
47%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
61%inclusion831 decks1.36K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
67%inclusion904 decks1.36K decks
44%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
66%inclusion891 decks1.36K decks
44%synergy
Icetill Explorer
64%inclusion623 decks978 decks
46%synergy
Eternal Witness
59%inclusion796 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
58%inclusion772 decks1.33K decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
56%inclusion754 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Insidious Roots
54%inclusion738 decks1.36K decks
46%synergy
Dread Return
54%inclusion728 decks1.36K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion680 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion673 decks1.36K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
60%inclusion816 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Crop Rotation
51%inclusion696 decks1.36K decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion566 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion522 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion519 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion485 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion390 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Glacial Chasm
23%inclusion312 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion297 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion256 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Wonder
49%inclusion665 decks1.36K decks
36%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
47%inclusion637 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion623 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion585 decks1.36K decks
30%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
42%inclusion576 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
42%inclusion575 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
39%inclusion535 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
37%inclusion490 decks1.33K decks
26%synergy
Timeless Witness
36%inclusion495 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
The Scarab God
36%inclusion495 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
36%inclusion493 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion476 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Skull Prophet
35%inclusion469 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
33%inclusion443 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
32%inclusion441 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion437 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion415 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
30%inclusion412 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
30%inclusion407 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
29%inclusion400 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Hermit Druid
27%inclusion371 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
26%inclusion352 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion346 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Scute Swarm
25%inclusion344 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
25%inclusion340 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
River Kelpie
24%inclusion320 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
23%inclusion315 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
23%inclusion303 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
22%inclusion291 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
21%inclusion291 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion290 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
21%inclusion288 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Lotus Cobra
21%inclusion284 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
20%inclusion278 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion266 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Nyx Weaver
19%inclusion259 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion258 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
19%inclusion257 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion251 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
18%inclusion242 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Psychic Frog
18%inclusion238 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
17%inclusion224 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
World Shaper
16%inclusion216 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion216 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Springbloom Druid
15%inclusion210 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
15%inclusion201 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion202 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion200 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion190 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
14%inclusion185 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion561 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Tear Asunder
33%inclusion452 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion424 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion416 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion399 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion345 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion343 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion340 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Grapple with the Past
23%inclusion312 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
23%inclusion311 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion302 decks1.36K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion297 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion290 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion254 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion242 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion240 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion211 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion199 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion180 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Grisly Salvage
13%inclusion178 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion162 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion158 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion155 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion150 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion140 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.7%inclusion104 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion102 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Constant Mists
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.36K decks
-11%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion75 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
49%inclusion670 decks1.36K decks
37%synergy
Will of the Sultai
40%inclusion535 decks1.33K decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion470 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion450 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion368 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
25%inclusion338 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion313 decks1.36K decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion274 decks1.36K decks
-21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion242 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion237 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion229 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion207 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Welcome the Dead
14%inclusion188 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion172 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion160 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion155 decks1.33K decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion135 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion129 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion124 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Casualties of War
8.8%inclusion119 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.8%inclusion119 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Damnation
8.1%inclusion110 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Death Begets Life
8.1%inclusion108 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Scapeshift
7.9%inclusion107 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
7.7%inclusion105 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.4%inclusion100 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion97 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion86 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.1%inclusion61 decks996 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.0%inclusion82 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
5.8%inclusion79 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
48%inclusion649 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion635 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Altar of Dementia
39%inclusion526 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion350 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
23%inclusion318 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
17%inclusion225 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
16%inclusion216 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion181 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion173 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion157 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion101 decks993 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.36K decks
-17%synergy
Essence Anchor
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.33K decks
2%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
5.0%inclusion68 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Reclamation
32%inclusion439 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion432 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion305 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Titans' Nest
22%inclusion300 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion260 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion259 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Spelunking
16%inclusion213 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
15%inclusion207 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion190 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
14%inclusion182 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion161 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion138 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion137 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Crawling Sensation
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.5%inclusion74 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.0%inclusion68 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.5%inclusion75 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion684 decks1.36K decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion642 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
44%inclusion596 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion547 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion535 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion524 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
35%inclusion471 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion460 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion435 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
32%inclusion429 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion369 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion308 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion305 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Memorial to Folly
22%inclusion305 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion276 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion234 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion232 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion202 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion179 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion151 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion149 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion144 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion102 decks989 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion131 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
10%inclusion128 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion118 decks1.36K decks
-19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.9%inclusion107 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.5%inclusion102 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion1.18K decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion963 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion155 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion100 decks934 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion129 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion122 decks1.36K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion121 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.7%inclusion104 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.36K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion75 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.31K decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion1.23K decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion1.21K decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Island
88%inclusion1.19K decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion1.02K decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion944 decks1.36K decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion909 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion892 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion742 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion741 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
51%inclusion686 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion657 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion641 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
47%inclusion638 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion608 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion545 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion540 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion539 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion515 decks1.36K decks
-14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion502 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion482 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion411 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion371 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion358 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion331 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion325 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion322 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion310 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion301 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion292 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion286 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion273 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion253 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion245 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion237 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion237 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion234 decks1.36K decks
-11%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion234 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion214 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion213 decks1.36K decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion212 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion204 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion202 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion199 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion198 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion190 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion190 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion184 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy