Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Josh Nelson
Apr 27, 2026
Teval, the Balanced Scale Now Top Sultai Commander, Swats Mothman
Teval, the Balanced Scale, from Tarkir: Dragonstorm, has overtaken The Wise Mothman to become the top Sultai commander. But that's not all...
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Cauldron of Essence
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dina's Guidance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
80%inclusion106 decks133 decks
71%synergy
Tortured Existence
68%inclusion90 decks133 decks
63%synergy
Six
79%inclusion105 decks133 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
61%synergy
Life from the Loam
74%inclusion98 decks133 decks
57%synergy
Icetill Explorer
71%inclusion72 decks101 decks
54%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
65%inclusion86 decks133 decks
51%synergy
Shifting Woodland
62%inclusion83 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion96 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Eternal Witness
74%inclusion98 decks133 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Colossal Grave-Reaver
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
47%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Teval's Judgment
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Victimize
59%inclusion79 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Dread Return
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Hedron Crab
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
51%synergy
Crop Rotation
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Chasm
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Aftermath Analyst
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Warren Soultrader
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Hermit Druid
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
28%synergy
The Scarab God
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Timeless Witness
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Skull Prophet
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Cobra
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Molt Tender
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
9%synergy
River Kelpie
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Frog
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
World Shaper
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Entomb
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
46%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Revival
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Abrupt Decay
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Tear Asunder
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Grapple with the Past
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Constant Mists
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Realms Uncharted
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Grisly Salvage
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Will of the Sultai
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-25%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Welcome the Dead
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-34%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Scapeshift
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Death Begets Life
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Natural Order
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Zuran Orb
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Insidious Roots
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Titans' Nest
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Spelunking
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Squandered Resources
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
66%inclusion88 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Memorial to Folly
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Field
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Drownyard Temple
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Dark Depths
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Field
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion109 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion94 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion126 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion116 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion110 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion109 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion109 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
80%inclusion107 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion105 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion102 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Island
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
-15%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
-11%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Bayou
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Wastewood Verge
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-20%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
5%synergy