Teysa Karlov (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Tokens

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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
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Grave Venerations
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Warren Soultrader
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
77%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Skullclamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Bitterblossom
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Blood Artist
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Ophiomancer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Field of the Dead
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Grim Haruspex
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Spiritkeeper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Doomed Traveler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tithe Taker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Hunted Witness
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nether Traitor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Reaper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Massacre Wurm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Inkshield
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Grave Pact
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dark Prophecy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blight Mound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Martyr's Cause
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fountainport
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Westvale Abbey
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Emeria's Call
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Starting Town
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy