Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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Brian Cain
Feb 2, 2026
Best Case Scenario Mentality and Setup Cost in Commander
Are you putting cards in your Commander decks based on their best case scenario? You might want to reconsider that. Let's discuss.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
South Wind Avatar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Viscera Seer
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Diabolic Intent
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Skullclamp
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Blood Artist
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Grim Haruspex
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Ophiomancer
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Timeline Culler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Doomed Traveler
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nether Traitor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reveillark
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ocelot Pride
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Woe Strider
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vanishing Verse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Body Count
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Increasing Devotion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Blasting Station
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Bitterblossom
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dark Prophecy
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Grace
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Renewal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Scrubland
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Vault of Champions
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Silent Clearing
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy