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Teval, the Balanced Scale
Price tag $3.40

Legendary CreatureSpirit Dragon

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#2 Current Rank
#2 Last Week
#10 Past 2 Years

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.

Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+18% Synergy $3.71
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+13% Synergy $2.57
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+5% Synergy $4.01
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+3% Synergy $1.15
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+2% Synergy $0.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+67% Synergy $6.87
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+61% Synergy $9.81
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+60% Synergy $5.12
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+58% Synergy $1.23
Victimize Victimize
+57% Synergy $1.72
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+56% Synergy $2.72
Wonder Wonder
+53% Synergy $1.56
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+50% Synergy $1.16
Kishla Skimmer Kishla Skimmer
+49% Synergy $0.22
Living Death Living Death
+48% Synergy $2.18

Top Cards

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+48% Synergy $4.11
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+45% Synergy $0.42
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+44% Synergy $1.75
Six Six
+43% Synergy $5.45
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+42% Synergy $0.50
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+41% Synergy $5.30
Kheru Goldkeeper Kheru Goldkeeper
+41% Synergy $0.34
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+39% Synergy $0.52
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+32% Synergy $0.27
Farseek Farseek
+18% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+23% Synergy $31.34
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+12% Synergy $3.73
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+4% Synergy $24.77
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+4% Synergy $5.23
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $58.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $72.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59

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
+42% Synergy $0.86
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+41% Synergy $0.34
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+37% Synergy $0.25
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+37% Synergy $0.96
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
+36% Synergy $1.84
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+36% Synergy $0.53
Kotis, Sibsig Champion Kotis, Sibsig Champion
+36% Synergy $0.29
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+35% Synergy $0.59
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+32% Synergy $0.31
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+31% Synergy $5.40
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+30% Synergy $16.60
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+30% Synergy $0.28
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+28% Synergy $1.16
Steward of the Harvest Steward of the Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.24
Floral Evoker Floral Evoker
+28% Synergy $0.31
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+27% Synergy $0.25
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+25% Synergy $0.90
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+24% Synergy $0.30
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+22% Synergy $1.07
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+22% Synergy $0.31
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+21% Synergy $0.46
Millikin Millikin
+21% Synergy $0.31
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+21% Synergy $0.94
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $19.80
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+19% Synergy $5.44
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+19% Synergy $0.21
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+18% Synergy $0.41
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.32
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.53
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.84
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+16% Synergy $1.02
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.47
Tasigur, the Golden Fang Tasigur, the Golden Fang
+15% Synergy $0.26
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+15% Synergy $5.76
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+13% Synergy $0.35
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+13% Synergy $0.16
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+13% Synergy $9.17
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+13% Synergy $0.34
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+12% Synergy $0.77
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+12% Synergy $5.59
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+11% Synergy $23.83
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+11% Synergy $10.57
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+10% Synergy $11.92
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+9% Synergy $3.30
Lotuslight Dancers Lotuslight Dancers
+9% Synergy $0.31
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+8% Synergy $9.30
World Shaper World Shaper
+7% Synergy $6.76
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+7% Synergy $0.25
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+4% Synergy $3.70
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $11.93

Instants

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

Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+40% Synergy $0.24
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+38% Synergy $0.28
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy $0.33
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+33% Synergy $0.29
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+20% Synergy $0.27
Putrefy Putrefy
+20% Synergy $0.30
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+17% Synergy $0.16
Entomb Entomb
+10% Synergy $17.25
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+9% Synergy $4.07
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+8% Synergy $0.39
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy $0.76
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+4% Synergy $0.20
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $7.05
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rakshasa's Bargain Rakshasa's Bargain
+2% Synergy $0.26
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $3.89
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.23
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.96
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $7.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.96
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.90
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $1.11
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $2.78
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.18
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.96
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $14.58
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.90
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $3.62
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+38% Synergy $0.45
Dread Return Dread Return
+34% Synergy $0.42
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+31% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $8.28
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+19% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+18% Synergy $0.24
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+15% Synergy $0.27
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.40
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
+6% Synergy $0.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.50
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+5% Synergy $0.68
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.91
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $1.99
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $7.08
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $5.06
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+3% Synergy $5.49
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+3% Synergy $0.43
Lie in Wait Lie in Wait
+3% Synergy $0.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.18
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $29.73
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.36
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $16.86
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+0% Synergy $9.91
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+0% Synergy $0.50
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
0% Synergy $52.76
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.36
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.94
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.30
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+32% Synergy $2.90
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $54.81
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $17.24
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+14% Synergy $0.24
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+7% Synergy $0.35
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+6% Synergy $3.69
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $33.87
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+5% Synergy $3.78
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $16.24
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+4% Synergy $51.30
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+2% Synergy $24.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.39
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
-1% Synergy $18.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+42% Synergy $2.58
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+30% Synergy $5.25
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+22% Synergy $0.26
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+16% Synergy $0.35
Titans' Nest Titans' Nest
+16% Synergy $0.33
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+10% Synergy $0.37
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+7% Synergy $7.82
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $4.93
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $2.69
Spelunking Spelunking
+5% Synergy $4.69
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.47
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $25.95
Exploration Exploration
+0% Synergy $33.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $12.12

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+45% Synergy $7.19
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+39% Synergy $0.27
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+39% Synergy $0.23
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+34% Synergy $2.16
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+33% Synergy $0.25
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $4.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+13% Synergy $10.89
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+13% Synergy $0.32
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $21.71
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $26.40
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $2.45
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $64.75
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $9.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $51.21
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $12.92
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $33.13
Vesuva Vesuva
+2% Synergy $3.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $30.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $15.65
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+0% Synergy $0.56
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+0% Synergy $1510.97
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $88.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $1.63

Lands

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

Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+36% Synergy $0.84
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+30% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+25% Synergy $0.31
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+25% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+25% Synergy $0.47
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+23% Synergy $0.40
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+22% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.30
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+20% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+19% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+19% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+17% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+12% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.82
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+11% Synergy $0.33
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+10% Synergy $16.05
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+8% Synergy $12.73
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $3.30
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+7% Synergy $16.74
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.50
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $2.00
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $31.32
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $2.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $37.32
Island Island
+3% Synergy $2.00
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+3% Synergy $11.14
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+0% Synergy $17.45
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+0% Synergy $10.34
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+0% Synergy $9.55
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $18.15
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+0% Synergy $1.89
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $10.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.09
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $26.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $5.45
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $6.83
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $27.97
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.47
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-6% Synergy $7.70
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-7% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.12
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-11% Synergy $0.29
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-15% Synergy $1.76

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