Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Reanimator

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gravecrawler
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Six
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Reanimate
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Delighted Halfling
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Entomb
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Shifting Woodland
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Dread Return
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Life from the Loam
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Victimize
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Crop Rotation
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Field of the Dead
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Icetill Explorer
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Hedron Crab
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Wonder
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
The Scarab God
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Hermit Druid
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Scute Swarm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Cobra
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Frog
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Witness
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Molt Tender
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Endurance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Skull Prophet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Noxious Revival
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Worldly Tutor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Pact
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Autumn's Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Memory's Journey
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Dance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Harrow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Sultai
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Scapeshift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Natural Order
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Hedge Shredder
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Zuran Orb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Tortured Existence
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Teval's Judgment
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Insidious Roots
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Titans' Nest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Spelunking
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dredger's Insight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Carnival of Souls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Strip Mine
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Chasm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Island
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Underground Mortuary
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Zagoth Triome
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Hedge Maze
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-38%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Opulent Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-45%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-40%synergy