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

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dina's Guidance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Studious First-Year
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Six
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Entomb
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Reanimate
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Shifting Woodland
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Dread Return
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Life from the Loam
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Delighted Halfling
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Victimize
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Mox Diamond
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Crop Rotation
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Field of the Dead
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Hedron Crab
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Warren Soultrader
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Icetill Explorer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
The Scarab God
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Hermit Druid
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Wonder
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Kishla Skimmer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Scute Swarm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Molt Tender
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Frog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bloodghast
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Timeless Witness
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Archdruid
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Cobra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Endurance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
River Kelpie
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Formidable Speaker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Steward of the Harvest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Abrupt Decay
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Corpse Dance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Memory's Journey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Sultai
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Immoral Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-34%synergy
Natural Order
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scapeshift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Hedge Shredder
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Zuran Orb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tortured Existence
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Insidious Roots
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Teval's Judgment
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Titans' Nest
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Exploration
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dredger's Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Squandered Resources
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Strip Mine
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Glacial Chasm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
87%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Underground Mortuary
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Zagoth Triome
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Hedge Maze
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Island
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-39%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy