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Teval, the Balanced Scale
Price tag $6.95

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#10 Current Rank
#8 Last Week
#68 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Teval, the Balanced Scale.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+5% Synergy $0.14
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+4% Synergy $0.14
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+2% Synergy $1.18
Sin, Spira's Punishment Sin, Spira's Punishment
+2% Synergy $0.48
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Teval, the Balanced Scale's abilities and overall game plan.

Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+66% Synergy $4.64
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+65% Synergy $8.97
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+62% Synergy $0.94
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+57% Synergy $10.44
Victimize Victimize
+57% Synergy $0.47
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+57% Synergy $2.91
Wonder Wonder
+55% Synergy $1.50
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+53% Synergy $2.69
Living Death Living Death
+50% Synergy $2.25
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+49% Synergy $1.91

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Kishla Skimmer Kishla Skimmer
+48% Synergy $0.19
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+48% Synergy $0.33
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+48% Synergy $1.56
Six Six
+46% Synergy $5.35
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+44% Synergy $2.13
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+43% Synergy $6.66
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+43% Synergy $0.46
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+40% Synergy $2.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+34% Synergy $0.38
Farseek Farseek
+21% Synergy $0.53

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+21% Synergy $34.78
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $3.02
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+5% Synergy $6.58
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+4% Synergy $15.18
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $977.12
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.66
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $19.07
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $16.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $50.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Teval, the Balanced Scale's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+44% Synergy $0.60
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+41% Synergy $0.21
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+41% Synergy $0.16
Kotis, Sibsig Champion Kotis, Sibsig Champion
+40% Synergy $0.30
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
+39% Synergy $1.06
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+39% Synergy $2.40
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+38% Synergy $0.98
Kheru Goldkeeper Kheru Goldkeeper
+37% Synergy $0.16
Steward of the Harvest Steward of the Harvest
+37% Synergy $0.94
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+35% Synergy $0.13
Floral Evoker Floral Evoker
+34% Synergy $0.32
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+33% Synergy $4.04
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+33% Synergy $0.20
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+31% Synergy $7.30
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+28% Synergy $0.25
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+28% Synergy $0.66
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+26% Synergy $3.45
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+26% Synergy $1.16
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+25% Synergy $0.25
Millikin Millikin
+23% Synergy $0.13
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+22% Synergy $2.00
Tasigur, the Golden Fang Tasigur, the Golden Fang
+22% Synergy $0.12
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+21% Synergy $5.42
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+21% Synergy $0.13
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+21% Synergy $1.52
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+21% Synergy $0.85
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy $0.57
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+19% Synergy $0.43
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+18% Synergy $2.20
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+18% Synergy $10.87
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+18% Synergy $0.80
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+17% Synergy $6.70
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+17% Synergy $0.09
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+17% Synergy $0.51
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+16% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+16% Synergy $0.21
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+15% Synergy $0.99
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+13% Synergy $1.04
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+13% Synergy $0.24
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+12% Synergy $5.42
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+12% Synergy $5.27
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+11% Synergy $8.34
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+11% Synergy $11.19
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+11% Synergy $2.70
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+10% Synergy $2.54
Lotuslight Dancers Lotuslight Dancers
+10% Synergy $0.18
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+10% Synergy $0.30
World Shaper World Shaper
+8% Synergy $3.28
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+4% Synergy $1.91
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $9.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Teval, the Balanced Scale safe.

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+41% Synergy $0.09
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+40% Synergy $0.38
Harrow Harrow
+38% Synergy $0.34
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+35% Synergy $0.13
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+22% Synergy $0.16
Putrefy Putrefy
+20% Synergy $0.14
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+20% Synergy $0.06
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+11% Synergy $3.48
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $13.06
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+8% Synergy $0.19
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy $2.12
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $5.11
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.45
Rakshasa's Bargain Rakshasa's Bargain
+3% Synergy $0.14
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+3% Synergy $0.09
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $6.71
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $1.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $16.46
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $10.80
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.94
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $41.94
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $10.32
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.38
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $2.00
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-12% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Teval, the Balanced Scale's game plan and control the board.

Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+36% Synergy $0.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+34% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $7.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.23
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+23% Synergy $0.19
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+17% Synergy $0.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.78
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
+6% Synergy $0.43
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+6% Synergy $0.24
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.92
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+5% Synergy $0.62
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $2.90
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.53
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.64
Lie in Wait Lie in Wait
+3% Synergy $0.07
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+3% Synergy $3.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.79
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $1.70
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $22.56
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.29
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+1% Synergy $1.50
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $9.94
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
0% Synergy $23.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.53
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.56
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $6.16
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.79
Damnation Damnation
-4% Synergy $18.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $57.93
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+34% Synergy $2.06
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $53.13
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $11.19
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+15% Synergy $0.07
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+10% Synergy $0.24
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $24.96
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+5% Synergy $0.53
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+5% Synergy $7.56
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $7.22
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.70
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+3% Synergy $36.59
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+2% Synergy $11.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.23
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
0% Synergy $20.65
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
0% Synergy $0.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Teval, the Balanced Scale's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+47% Synergy $2.92
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+30% Synergy $6.20
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+27% Synergy $0.08
Titans' Nest Titans' Nest
+21% Synergy $0.37
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+14% Synergy $0.24
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+12% Synergy $0.38
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+9% Synergy $4.76
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.94
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+7% Synergy $0.74
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $6.73
Spelunking Spelunking
+5% Synergy $2.05
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.60
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $19.06
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+3% Synergy $11.58
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $22.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $25.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $48.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.48

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+49% Synergy $5.31
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+42% Synergy $0.19
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+40% Synergy $0.17
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+36% Synergy $0.15
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+36% Synergy $1.87
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+18% Synergy $5.77
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $6.57
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+13% Synergy $4.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $17.84
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $30.86
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+7% Synergy $0.22
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.07
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $30.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.76
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $4.61
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $8.57
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+3% Synergy $1.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $17.69
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.01
Vesuva Vesuva
+2% Synergy $3.71
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.90
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $2.01

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.97
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $0.84
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-11% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for Teval, the Balanced Scale decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+40% Synergy $1.24
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+31% Synergy $0.13
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+27% Synergy $0.51
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+27% Synergy $0.20
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+26% Synergy $0.89
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+23% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+23% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+23% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.16
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+21% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.10
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+19% Synergy $0.28
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+19% Synergy $0.22
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+13% Synergy $13.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+12% Synergy $0.16
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+11% Synergy $0.15
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+10% Synergy $11.88
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $20.50
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $14.46
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $5.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $18.80
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.06
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $24.16
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+5% Synergy $4.83
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $3.19
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.92
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $5.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $12.12
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $12.00
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $12.59
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $12.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $14.14
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-2% Synergy $19.60
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $19.19
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $10.15
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $3.02
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $14.95
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.55
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-6% Synergy $4.80
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.05
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy $0.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-15% Synergy $1.68

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