Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Roman Milan
Apr 1, 2026
Let's Learn the Enemy Color Pairs Before Secrets of Strixhaven
What is an enemy color pair, and what are the pairs called? Let's make sure you know the details before Secrets of Strixhaven prerelase.
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Zulaport Cutthroat
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
65%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
65%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
64%synergy
Blood Artist
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
49%synergy
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Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
47%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Warren Soultrader
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Doomed Traveler
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Carrion Feeder
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Ophiomancer
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Grim Haruspex
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Reaper
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Gravecrawler
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Hunted Witness
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Infestation Sage
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Requiem Angel
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Reveillark
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Ocelot Pride
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
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16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Dark Prophecy
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Blight Mound
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion63 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-0%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Moor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy