Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

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Cooper Gottfried
Oct 27, 2025
EDHREC Guide to Aristocrats in Commander
Want to build a deadly good Aristocrats Commander deck? Cooper's got you covered with EDHREC's guide to the death-centric strategy.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Agent Venom
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Villainous Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mister Negative
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pitiless Plunderer
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Blood Artist
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Doomed Traveler
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
45%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Grim Haruspex
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Carrion Feeder
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Warren Soultrader
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Ophiomancer
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Hunted Witness
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Reaper
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Reveillark
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Woe Strider
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Infestation Sage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tithe Taker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Requiem Angel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Feral Ghoul
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Guile
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Increasing Devotion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Bitterblossom
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dark Prophecy
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Field of Souls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Blight Mound
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Court of Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
3%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Crowded Crypt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Starting Town
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy