Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Aristocrats

Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Silverquill, the Disputant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Erode
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Diabolic Intent
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Viscera Seer
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Warren Soultrader
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
69%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Smothering Tithe
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Carrion Feeder
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Ophiomancer
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Voice of Victory
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Grim Haruspex
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Doomed Traveler
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hunted Witness
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Gravecrawler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Reveillark
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ocelot Pride
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Infestation Sage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Garrison Cat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Tithe Taker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Village Rites
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
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7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Seal
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Meekstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Necropotence
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Grave Pact
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Anointed Procession
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Court of Grace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Windswept Heath
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Prismatic Vista
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Silent Clearing
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy