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Teysa Karlov
Price tag $1.34

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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
#78 Last Week
#42 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.

Agent Venom Agent Venom
+4% Synergy $0.69
Common Crook Common Crook
+1% Synergy $0.03
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $62.36
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy $49.99
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
-1% Synergy $9.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+62% Synergy $2.55
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $1.53
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+56% Synergy $0.26
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+56% Synergy $1.14
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+53% Synergy $1.99
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+51% Synergy $0.14
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+51% Synergy $0.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $9.08
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $1.08
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+50% Synergy $3.24

Top Cards

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

Blood Artist Blood Artist
+50% Synergy $1.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $4.02
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+49% Synergy $0.39
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+48% Synergy $2.37
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+47% Synergy $0.08
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+44% Synergy $0.25
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+42% Synergy $1.62
Village Rites Village Rites
+31% Synergy $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $14.25
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $36.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $54.04
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $40.76
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.70
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $17.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $29.72

Creatures

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

Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+42% Synergy $0.40
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+40% Synergy $5.49
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $2.76
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.40
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+37% Synergy $0.10
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+36% Synergy $1.49
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+36% Synergy $0.08
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+32% Synergy $0.80
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+30% Synergy $1.84
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+30% Synergy $11.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+28% Synergy $1.04
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+28% Synergy $0.19
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $12.00
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+27% Synergy $2.10
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+26% Synergy $1.41
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+25% Synergy $0.13
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+25% Synergy $0.17
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.87
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+23% Synergy $0.97
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.10
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.10
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+19% Synergy $28.31
Reveillark Reveillark
+19% Synergy $0.75
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $16.08
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+18% Synergy $0.11
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+18% Synergy $0.57
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+17% Synergy $1.99
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+17% Synergy $0.24
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.29
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+16% Synergy $0.09
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+16% Synergy $0.06
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+15% Synergy $0.05
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+14% Synergy $0.53
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+14% Synergy $0.20
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+14% Synergy $0.08
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+13% Synergy $2.04
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $32.07
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+13% Synergy $0.53
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+12% Synergy $19.60
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+10% Synergy $0.25
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+10% Synergy $1.64
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+10% Synergy $0.26
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+9% Synergy $0.11
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.16
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+7% Synergy $0.54
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+4% Synergy $1.36
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+4% Synergy $2.68
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $42.37

Instants

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

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+21% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+19% Synergy $0.17
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+19% Synergy $2.33
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.61
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.27
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $8.80
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+8% Synergy $0.12
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $1.53
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+5% Synergy $2.09
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.37
Final Payment Final Payment
+4% Synergy $0.07
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.97
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $2.39
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.35
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $4.09
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.27
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.83
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $18.95
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $18.17
Utter End Utter End
-3% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $0.48
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $11.31
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.25
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+15% Synergy $0.44
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.45
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+8% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $4.95
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.34
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.22
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $24.34
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.31
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.95
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.77
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $1.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.27
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.15
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.45
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $19.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $21.91
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.26
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.49
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.31
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-4% Synergy $0.38
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.18
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.35
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.46
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+31% Synergy $59.53
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.88
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+10% Synergy $0.21
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $2.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.38
The Masamune The Masamune
+7% Synergy $1.24
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.21
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+4% Synergy $3.82
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.19
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.57
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $7.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+31% Synergy $20.71
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+28% Synergy $17.73
Black Market Black Market
+25% Synergy $3.33
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+22% Synergy $21.80
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+20% Synergy $4.45
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+19% Synergy $4.71
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+17% Synergy $22.45
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $44.22
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+12% Synergy $0.55
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+12% Synergy $0.19
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+9% Synergy $16.90
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.23
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+8% Synergy $3.60
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $2.25
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $3.20
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $1.09
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $0.91
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $3.62
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.70
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.20
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.58
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+3% Synergy $0.87
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+2% Synergy $0.10
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $2.32
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $22.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.52
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-5% Synergy $0.93
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $17.97
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $3.30
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-12% Synergy $2.98

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+31% Synergy $6.51
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $0.65
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $30.44
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $4.55
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+26% Synergy $1.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+24% Synergy $18.67
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $1.77
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.03
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $23.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.27
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $1.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $6.87
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.19
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.94
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.65
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.14
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $4.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.84
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.49
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-14% Synergy $0.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy $1.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.48
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+3% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.71
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.05
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.75
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.22
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $6.68
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.17
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.47
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.77
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+5% Synergy $0.20
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $24.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $12.65
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $4.81
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+3% Synergy $0.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $21.72
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.97
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $5.85
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.01
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $18.62
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $22.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.85
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
0% Synergy $0.18
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $9.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.83
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $13.24
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.41
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16

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