Teval, the Balanced Scale (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
81%inclusion111 decks137 decks
72%synergy
Tortured Existence
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Six
80%inclusion109 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Life from the Loam
73%inclusion100 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Icetill Explorer
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
53%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
66%inclusion90 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Shifting Woodland
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion99 decks137 decks
49%synergy
Eternal Witness
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Colossal Grave-Reaver
66%inclusion88 decks134 decks
48%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
60%inclusion82 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Teval's Judgment
60%inclusion80 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
60%inclusion80 decks134 decks
47%synergy
Dread Return
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Hedron Crab
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
60%inclusion82 decks137 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Crop Rotation
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Chasm
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Hermit Druid
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
33%synergy
The Scarab God
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Timeless Witness
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Skull Prophet
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Cobra
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Molt Tender
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Bloodghast
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
14%synergy
River Kelpie
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Frog
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Vitality
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
World Shaper
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Entomb
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Revival
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Abrupt Decay
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Tear Asunder
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Grapple with the Past
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Constant Mists
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Grisly Salvage
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Realms Uncharted
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Will of the Sultai
29%inclusion39 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-25%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Welcome the Dead
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-33%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Death Begets Life
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Natural Order
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Regrowth
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Altar of Dementia
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Zuran Orb
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Insidious Roots
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Titans' Nest
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Spelunking
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Squandered Resources
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
31%inclusion43 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Memorial to Folly
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Field
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Drownyard Temple
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Echoing Deeps
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Field
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion98 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion131 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion120 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion113 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion113 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
81%inclusion111 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion109 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion105 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Island
77%inclusion105 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion104 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion70 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion52 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
-28%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-11%synergy