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Teysa Karlov
Price tag $1.41

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Orzhov

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

#62 Current Rank
#61 Last Week
#41 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Teysa Karlov.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Teysa Karlov decks.

Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+13% Synergy $0.68
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+6% Synergy $0.80
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+4% Synergy $4.61
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $6.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Teysa Karlov's abilities and overall game plan.

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+61% Synergy $3.15
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+57% Synergy $1.98
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+56% Synergy $0.67
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+56% Synergy $0.26
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+53% Synergy $1.81
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+52% Synergy $0.14
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+51% Synergy $0.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $8.35
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $3.81
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+50% Synergy $3.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Teysa Karlov decks.

Blood Artist Blood Artist
+50% Synergy $1.79
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $4.78
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+49% Synergy $0.54
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+48% Synergy $2.24
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+47% Synergy $0.09
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+44% Synergy $0.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+42% Synergy $1.34
Village Rites Village Rites
+31% Synergy $0.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $12.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $35.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $59.87
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $41.81
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $36.35
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $16.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $49.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $30.82

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Teysa Karlov's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+43% Synergy $0.50
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+40% Synergy $5.24
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $2.33
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.48
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+37% Synergy $0.10
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+36% Synergy $1.60
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+36% Synergy $0.11
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+33% Synergy $0.45
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+30% Synergy $0.27
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+30% Synergy $11.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.25
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+28% Synergy $1.17
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+28% Synergy $0.21
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $13.91
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+27% Synergy $1.78
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+25% Synergy $0.15
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+25% Synergy $0.63
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+25% Synergy $1.21
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+25% Synergy $0.22
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+24% Synergy $0.98
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.09
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.11
Reveillark Reveillark
+20% Synergy $0.63
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+19% Synergy $31.12
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+19% Synergy $0.61
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+18% Synergy $0.13
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.21
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+17% Synergy $16.64
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+17% Synergy $0.06
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+16% Synergy $2.27
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.28
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+16% Synergy $0.07
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+15% Synergy $0.10
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+15% Synergy $0.07
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+14% Synergy $0.15
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+13% Synergy $2.10
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $30.94
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+13% Synergy $18.18
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+13% Synergy $0.44
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+12% Synergy $0.26
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+11% Synergy $0.57
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+10% Synergy $0.22
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+10% Synergy $1.40
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+10% Synergy $0.13
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+9% Synergy $0.23
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.26
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+4% Synergy $1.95
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+4% Synergy $3.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $47.96

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Teysa Karlov safe.

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+20% Synergy $0.40
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+19% Synergy $0.24
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+19% Synergy $2.27
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.70
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.25
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $10.33
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+8% Synergy $0.14
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $1.48
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+5% Synergy $1.72
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.36
Final Payment Final Payment
+4% Synergy $0.07
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.42
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.59
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+2% Synergy $3.04
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $3.81
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.97
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $18.70
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $2.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $16.96
Utter End Utter End
-3% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.74
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Teysa Karlov's game plan and control the board.

Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $0.44
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $10.83
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+16% Synergy $0.42
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.24
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.37
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+8% Synergy $4.65
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+8% Synergy $0.49
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.15
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $26.13
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.21
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.32
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.50
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.79
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.72
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $1.15
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.30
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.14
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.50
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.12
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $20.09
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.35
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.64
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.23
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.28
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.02
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-4% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+31% Synergy $57.97
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $12.29
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+10% Synergy $0.18
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $2.07
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.48
The Masamune The Masamune
+7% Synergy $0.91
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.25
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+4% Synergy $3.19
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+4% Synergy $6.81
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.20
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $4.86
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $8.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Teysa Karlov's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+31% Synergy $20.40
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+28% Synergy $15.38
Black Market Black Market
+25% Synergy $3.70
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+22% Synergy $21.30
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+20% Synergy $4.28
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+19% Synergy $4.97
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+17% Synergy $21.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $45.69
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+13% Synergy $0.44
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+12% Synergy $0.16
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+9% Synergy $15.71
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.17
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+8% Synergy $3.46
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $2.33
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $3.57
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $1.09
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $1.19
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.77
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.16
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+4% Synergy $0.38
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+3% Synergy $1.08
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+2% Synergy $0.13
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $1.35
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+2% Synergy $0.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $12.37
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.65
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $2.48
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-5% Synergy $0.96
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $22.70
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $3.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-12% Synergy $3.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Teysa Karlov to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+30% Synergy $6.53
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $0.98
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $35.15
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $3.91
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.43

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+26% Synergy $1.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+24% Synergy $19.21
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $1.08
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.59
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $25.99
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $1.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $49.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.25
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.10
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.90
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.91
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.01
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $4.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $42.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.42
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.44
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-15% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+3% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.79
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Teysa Karlov decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.87
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+6% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $6.59
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.55
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.98
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $26.13
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.16
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $13.46
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $4.96
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+3% Synergy $0.65
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.84
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.42
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $5.51
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $20.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.48
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.94
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.55
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
0% Synergy $0.19
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $10.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.97
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.96
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $13.50
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.39
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.15

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