Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Warren Soultrader
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
91%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
89%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
88%synergy
Viscera Seer
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
78%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
78%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
77%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
88%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
84%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Blood Artist
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Gravecrawler
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Corpse Knight
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Serra Ascendant
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Roaming Throne
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Vein Ripper
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Palace Jailer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reveillark
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Feral Ghoul
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Woe Strider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Extraction Specialist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Vile Entomber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Requiem Angel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Kaya's Guile
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Inkshield
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Slaughter Pact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-24%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Increasing Devotion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Living Death
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Masamune
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Bitterblossom
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Grave Pact
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Court of Grace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Into the Pit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Divine Visitation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Paradise Mantle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-33%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
89%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Fetid Heath
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Silent Clearing
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy