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Teysa Karlov
Price tag $1.53

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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

#76 Current Rank
#81 Last Week
#45 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.

Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sandbender Scavengers Sandbender Scavengers
+1% Synergy $0.16
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $45.68
Joo Dee, One of Many Joo Dee, One of Many
+1% Synergy $0.17
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+1% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+62% Synergy $2.04
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $1.56
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+56% Synergy $0.30
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+56% Synergy $0.23
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+54% Synergy $1.93
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+51% Synergy $0.14
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+51% Synergy $1.97
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+51% Synergy $0.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $6.37
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+50% Synergy $1.22

Top Cards

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

Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+50% Synergy $3.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $3.28
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+49% Synergy $0.30
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+47% Synergy $3.00
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+47% Synergy $0.08
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+43% Synergy $0.26
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+42% Synergy $1.87
Village Rites Village Rites
+31% Synergy $0.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $12.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $44.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $58.01
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $34.05
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $30.49
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $30.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $89.88
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $20.55

Creatures

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

Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+42% Synergy $0.59
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+40% Synergy $5.37
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $2.24
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.41
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+37% Synergy $1.51
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+36% Synergy $0.13
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+35% Synergy $0.07
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+32% Synergy $0.94
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+30% Synergy $0.18
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+30% Synergy $11.93
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+28% Synergy $1.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.20
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $12.88
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+27% Synergy $1.78
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+27% Synergy $0.57
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+27% Synergy $0.23
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+26% Synergy $0.12
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.65
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+24% Synergy $0.22
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+23% Synergy $0.82
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.09
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.13
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+19% Synergy $22.35
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $16.03
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+18% Synergy $0.32
Reveillark Reveillark
+18% Synergy $0.56
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+17% Synergy $1.99
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+17% Synergy $0.13
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+17% Synergy $0.13
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.25
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+16% Synergy $0.08
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+16% Synergy $0.05
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+15% Synergy $0.23
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+15% Synergy $0.04
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+14% Synergy $0.10
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+13% Synergy $2.01
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $29.74
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+13% Synergy $0.83
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+12% Synergy $19.48
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+12% Synergy $0.52
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+10% Synergy $0.13
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+10% Synergy $1.61
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+10% Synergy $0.22
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+9% Synergy $0.17
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+6% Synergy $0.42
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+4% Synergy $0.64
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+4% Synergy $3.49
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.19
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $10.96
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.22
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+19% Synergy $0.18
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+19% Synergy $2.42
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.46
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.22
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $7.28
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.13
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $2.84
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+5% Synergy $1.27
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.34
Final Payment Final Payment
+4% Synergy $0.05
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.45
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $1.88
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.42
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $2.72
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $18.15
Fracture Fracture
-2% Synergy $0.54
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $14.83
Utter End Utter End
-3% Synergy $0.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $0.34
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $10.42
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.26
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+15% Synergy $0.45
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $1.13
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $5.20
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+7% Synergy $0.93
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.14
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.20
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.08
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.81
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.32
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.28
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $6.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.68
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.17
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.51
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $16.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $23.02
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.21
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $1.43
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.47
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.13
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.46
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.39
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-5% Synergy $0.33
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+31% Synergy $51.84
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $10.47
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+10% Synergy $0.21
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $1.63
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.44
The Masamune The Masamune
+7% Synergy $0.64
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.20
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+4% Synergy $3.90
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.16
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $7.87
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $10.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+31% Synergy $22.82
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+28% Synergy $14.18
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.63
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+23% Synergy $21.33
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+20% Synergy $4.35
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+18% Synergy $4.72
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+17% Synergy $23.46
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $40.08
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+12% Synergy $0.59
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+12% Synergy $0.21
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+9% Synergy $13.30
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.20
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+8% Synergy $3.69
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.15
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.93
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $1.14
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $0.83
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.80
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+4% Synergy $3.28
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+3% Synergy $0.73
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+2% Synergy $0.12
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $1.98
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+2% Synergy $0.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.28
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $19.92
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $7.76
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-4% Synergy $0.84
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $18.22
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $5.00
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-12% Synergy $3.64

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+31% Synergy $6.65
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $30.20
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $4.07
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.20

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+27% Synergy $1.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+25% Synergy $19.04
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $4.49
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $25.92
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.64
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $46.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.35
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.26
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $4.05
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.64
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $2.80
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.59
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $3.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.81
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.02
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.72
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-14% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy $1.09
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.27
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+3% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.41
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $58.77
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.85

Lands

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

Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.58
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.19
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $6.53
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.13
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.29
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.69
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.21
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+5% Synergy $0.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.32
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $10.79
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $3.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+3% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.45
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.08
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $5.32
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $20.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.13
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.63
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.73
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.08
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.57
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $12.78
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
0% Synergy $0.17
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $7.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.08
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $12.23
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.59
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16

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