Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Combo

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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Warren Soultrader
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Grim Haruspex
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Blood Artist
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Carrion Feeder
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Field of the Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Sifter of Skulls
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Nether Traitor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Karmic Guide
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Reveillark
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Shambling Ghast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Midnight Reaper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Body Launderer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Agent Venom
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gravecrawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Market Gnome
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hunted Witness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cavalier of Night
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Ophiomancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Doomed Traveler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Indebted Spirit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wriggling Grub
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Bloodghast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Wurm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Timeline Culler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Common Crook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ozox, the Clattering King
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Brought Back
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Elements
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Damnation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Season of Loss
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Search for Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Golden Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lifeline
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Grave Pact
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Dark Prophecy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Bitterblossom
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Darkest Hour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Martyr's Cause
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Attrition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
High Market
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Castle Locthwain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy