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Teval, the Balanced Scale
Price tag $5.23

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

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Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 19% Lands Matter 11% Mill 11% Self-Mill 11% Graveyard 10%
View Average Decklist All Teval, the Balanced Scale Decks

Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Teval, the Balanced Scale decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Teval, the Balanced Scale builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Primal Witchstalker Primal Witchstalker
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.21
Carnivorous Cultivator Carnivorous Cultivator
+4% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.66
Liliana the Repentant Liliana the Repentant
+3% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.76
Verdant Kraken Verdant Kraken
+1% Synergy 4% Inclusion $2.67
Cruel Calculations Cruel Calculations
+1% Synergy 3% Inclusion $0.38

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+76% Synergy 90% Inclusion $8.96
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+67% Synergy 84% Inclusion $12.63
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+64% Synergy 74% Inclusion $2.08
Wonder Wonder
+63% Synergy 77% Inclusion $3.92
Victimize Victimize
+62% Synergy 80% Inclusion $1.22
Kishla Skimmer Kishla Skimmer
+62% Synergy 72% Inclusion $0.28
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+62% Synergy 80% Inclusion $5.44
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+59% Synergy 75% Inclusion $3.41
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+57% Synergy 66% Inclusion $2.65
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+57% Synergy 72% Inclusion $1.17

Top Cards

The cards most Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks run.

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+76% Synergy 90% Inclusion $8.96
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+67% Synergy 84% Inclusion $12.63
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+64% Synergy 74% Inclusion $2.08
Wonder Wonder
+63% Synergy 77% Inclusion $3.92
Victimize Victimize
+62% Synergy 80% Inclusion $1.22
Kishla Skimmer Kishla Skimmer
+62% Synergy 72% Inclusion $0.28
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+62% Synergy 80% Inclusion $5.44
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+59% Synergy 75% Inclusion $3.41
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+57% Synergy 72% Inclusion $1.17
Farseek Farseek
+28% Synergy 74% Inclusion $0.45

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+57% Synergy 66% Inclusion $2.65
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+55% Synergy 69% Inclusion $0.37
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+53% Synergy 66% Inclusion $0.85
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+52% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.40
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+52% Synergy 60% Inclusion $0.33
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+48% Synergy 58% Inclusion $2.77
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+47% Synergy 56% Inclusion $0.34
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+46% Synergy 59% Inclusion $0.51
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+46% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+45% Synergy 68% Inclusion $0.47
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+44% Synergy 53% Inclusion $0.57
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+43% Synergy 52% Inclusion $8.26
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+40% Synergy 44% Inclusion $0.33
Kheru Goldkeeper Kheru Goldkeeper
+40% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.29
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
+34% Synergy 45% Inclusion $1.90
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+34% Synergy 57% Inclusion $0.48
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+33% Synergy 41% Inclusion $0.32
Millikin Millikin
+32% Synergy 39% Inclusion $0.30
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+32% Synergy 37% Inclusion $0.43
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+31% Synergy 40% Inclusion $5.50
Six Six
+30% Synergy 47% Inclusion $6.06
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+30% Synergy 35% Inclusion $0.78
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+27% Synergy 31% Inclusion $0.90
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+26% Synergy 29% Inclusion $0.31
Tasigur, the Golden Fang Tasigur, the Golden Fang
+26% Synergy 29% Inclusion $0.24
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+26% Synergy 29% Inclusion $0.36
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+24% Synergy 30% Inclusion $4.57
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+21% Synergy 24% Inclusion $0.32
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+20% Synergy 36% Inclusion $0.41
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+17% Synergy 33% Inclusion $1.58
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+16% Synergy 18% Inclusion $0.35
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+15% Synergy 22% Inclusion $0.37
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+15% Synergy 33% Inclusion $21.49
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy 21% Inclusion $0.41
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+13% Synergy 20% Inclusion $1.89
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+13% Synergy 27% Inclusion $0.87
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+13% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.74
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.28
Lotuslight Dancers Lotuslight Dancers
+11% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.23
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+11% Synergy 28% Inclusion $0.27
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+9% Synergy 13% Inclusion $1.02
Mole Man, Moloid Master Mole Man, Moloid Master
+7% Synergy 14% Inclusion $1.45
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+6% Synergy 14% Inclusion $24.02
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+4% Synergy 15% Inclusion $4.86
World Shaper World Shaper
+4% Synergy 11% Inclusion $6.48
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy 15% Inclusion $8.57
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy 28% Inclusion $2.33
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+3% Synergy 12% Inclusion $3.17
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+0% Synergy 11% Inclusion $13.08
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy 16% Inclusion $8.49

Instants

Instants played in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+54% Synergy 66% Inclusion $0.56
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+53% Synergy 60% Inclusion $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+49% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.31
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+47% Synergy 53% Inclusion $0.27
Putrefy Putrefy
+37% Synergy 60% Inclusion $0.31
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+32% Synergy 35% Inclusion $0.27
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+29% Synergy 38% Inclusion $0.32
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+9% Synergy 13% Inclusion $4.57
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.35
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.24
Rakshasa's Bargain Rakshasa's Bargain
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.25
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.34
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy 5% Inclusion $2.63
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $5.44
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy 5% Inclusion $1.65
Entomb Entomb
-3% Synergy 7% Inclusion $17.86
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy 5% Inclusion $2.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.87
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy 30% Inclusion $1.12
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.15
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy 11% Inclusion $2.80
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy 8% Inclusion $17.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy 20% Inclusion $4.42

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Living Death Living Death
+56% Synergy 70% Inclusion $6.64
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+51% Synergy 58% Inclusion $1.32
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+34% Synergy 38% Inclusion $0.31
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+31% Synergy 40% Inclusion $0.27
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+30% Synergy 35% Inclusion $0.27
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+25% Synergy 61% Inclusion $1.27
Dread Return Dread Return
+21% Synergy 33% Inclusion $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.40
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
+10% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.46
Lie in Wait Lie in Wait
+6% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy 29% Inclusion $10.03
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.41
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy 12% Inclusion $6.10
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+2% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.44
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy 5% Inclusion $4.30
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+0% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.36
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy 7% Inclusion $10.03
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy 10% Inclusion $3.20
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
0% Synergy 7% Inclusion $1.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy 8% Inclusion $6.81
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.55
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy 11% Inclusion $4.81
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy 17% Inclusion $2.23
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy 11% Inclusion $5.49

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+26% Synergy 41% Inclusion $2.51
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+24% Synergy 27% Inclusion $0.26
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+14% Synergy 22% Inclusion $2.45
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion $10.55
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $3.13
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy 11% Inclusion $16.10
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $33.76
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy 15% Inclusion $3.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.88

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+57% Synergy 65% Inclusion $2.97
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+36% Synergy 40% Inclusion $0.34
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+35% Synergy 44% Inclusion $1.68
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+29% Synergy 45% Inclusion $8.24
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+19% Synergy 27% Inclusion $0.41
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+15% Synergy 21% Inclusion $3.28
Titans' Nest Titans' Nest
+13% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.32
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+12% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.34
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+8% Synergy 13% Inclusion $2.67
Spelunking Spelunking
+2% Synergy 9% Inclusion $4.08
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $7.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy 12% Inclusion $7.29

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+57% Synergy 69% Inclusion $9.77
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+51% Synergy 61% Inclusion $0.35
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+50% Synergy 56% Inclusion $3.81
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+49% Synergy 55% Inclusion $0.30
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.40
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+6% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.92
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $2.69
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy 15% Inclusion $7.62
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy 12% Inclusion $11.02
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+0% Synergy 5% Inclusion $19.55
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy 7% Inclusion $7.48
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy 17% Inclusion $1.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy 7% Inclusion $56.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy 6% Inclusion $27.93
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy 8% Inclusion $16.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy 9% Inclusion $49.43

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy 84% Inclusion $1.55

Lands

The lands Core Teval, the Balanced Scale decks run.

Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+49% Synergy 72% Inclusion $0.28
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+47% Synergy 80% Inclusion $1.05
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+44% Synergy 57% Inclusion $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+39% Synergy 59% Inclusion $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+39% Synergy 72% Inclusion $1.04
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+38% Synergy 75% Inclusion $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+37% Synergy 51% Inclusion $0.30
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy 84% Inclusion $1.00
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+36% Synergy 43% Inclusion $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+36% Synergy 60% Inclusion $0.33
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+35% Synergy 53% Inclusion $0.33
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+32% Synergy 38% Inclusion $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+32% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.35
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+30% Synergy 49% Inclusion $0.35
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+28% Synergy 79% Inclusion $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+20% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+8% Synergy 98% Inclusion $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy 97% Inclusion $0.26
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy 98% Inclusion $0.09
Island Island
+6% Synergy 98% Inclusion $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy 22% Inclusion $0.83
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.49
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
0% Synergy 8% Inclusion $9.06
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
0% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.36
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $10.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy 8% Inclusion $6.81
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy 15% Inclusion $2.16
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-2% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.36
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-3% Synergy 15% Inclusion $15.87
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy 11% Inclusion $1.47
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy 13% Inclusion $15.19
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy 15% Inclusion $12.84
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.23
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy 12% Inclusion $0.58
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy 20% Inclusion $0.33
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-6% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.37
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-9% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.33
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-13% Synergy 10% Inclusion $28.56
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-15% Synergy 15% Inclusion $5.81
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-15% Synergy 21% Inclusion $18.71
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-15% Synergy 20% Inclusion $29.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-15% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.46
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-16% Synergy 18% Inclusion $36.78
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-18% Synergy 13% Inclusion $3.93
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-18% Synergy 19% Inclusion $20.98
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-19% Synergy 27% Inclusion $10.47
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-20% Synergy 28% Inclusion $8.22
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-20% Synergy 28% Inclusion $9.46

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Teval, the Balanced Scale: Bracket 2 (Core).

Sin, Spira's Punishment Sin, Spira's Punishment
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, Voracious Larva
The Mimeoplasm The Mimeoplasm
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
Kotis, Sibsig Champion Kotis, Sibsig Champion
Indominus Rex, Alpha Indominus Rex, Alpha
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Emet-Selch, Unsundered
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
Glarb, Calamity's Augur Glarb, Calamity's Augur
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
Sheoldred Sheoldred
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
The Meep The Meep
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Bortuk Bonerattle Bortuk Bonerattle
Damia, Sage of Stone Damia, Sage of Stone
Yarok, the Desecrated Yarok, the Desecrated
Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
Ludevic, Necrogenius Ludevic, Necrogenius
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Iname as One Iname as One
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Heretical Healer
Archelos, Lagoon Mystic Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
Henry Wu, InGen Geneticist Henry Wu, InGen Geneticist