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Teysa Karlov
Price tag $1.44

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
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

#61 Current Rank
#70 Last Week
#35 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.

Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+16% Synergy $35.59
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.90
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $2.41
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+2% Synergy $0.17
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
-1% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+61% Synergy $2.79
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+56% Synergy $3.91
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+56% Synergy $0.31
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+56% Synergy $0.83
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+52% Synergy $0.12
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+52% Synergy $2.24
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+51% Synergy $0.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $7.39
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+51% Synergy $2.50
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+50% Synergy $4.64

Top Cards

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

Blood Artist Blood Artist
+50% Synergy $1.09
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+49% Synergy $0.42
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+49% Synergy $2.91
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $5.02
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+48% Synergy $0.07
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+45% Synergy $0.37
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+42% Synergy $1.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+30% Synergy $0.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $10.89
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $33.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $57.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $53.08
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $34.96
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $17.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.07
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.35
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $27.36

Creatures

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

Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+43% Synergy $0.49
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+41% Synergy $4.97
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $2.16
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+38% Synergy $0.09
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.56
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+37% Synergy $0.11
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+34% Synergy $1.74
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+34% Synergy $0.51
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+31% Synergy $10.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.27
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+30% Synergy $0.25
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+28% Synergy $0.23
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+28% Synergy $1.38
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $14.28
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+27% Synergy $1.74
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+26% Synergy $0.23
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+26% Synergy $0.98
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+25% Synergy $0.50
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+24% Synergy $0.18
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+23% Synergy $0.83
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+23% Synergy $0.10
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.10
Reveillark Reveillark
+21% Synergy $0.59
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+20% Synergy $0.12
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+19% Synergy $0.51
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.18
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+18% Synergy $0.09
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+17% Synergy $0.28
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+17% Synergy $14.92
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+17% Synergy $0.05
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+16% Synergy $4.23
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+16% Synergy $0.04
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+15% Synergy $0.06
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+14% Synergy $3.07
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+14% Synergy $0.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $33.98
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+13% Synergy $22.12
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+13% Synergy $0.74
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+13% Synergy $0.22
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+12% Synergy $0.10
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+12% Synergy $0.63
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+10% Synergy $0.21
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+10% Synergy $1.13
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+10% Synergy $0.10
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+9% Synergy $0.30
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.19
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.98
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+4% Synergy $2.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $39.48

Instants

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

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+20% Synergy $0.22
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+20% Synergy $2.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.43
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.68
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.23
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+8% Synergy $0.15
Inkshield Inkshield
+7% Synergy $10.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $1.98
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $2.09
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.30
Despark Despark
+4% Synergy $0.28
Final Payment Final Payment
+4% Synergy $0.03
Body Count Body Count
+4% Synergy $0.99
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $9.28
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.15
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+2% Synergy $3.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.10
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $1.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.89
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $16.38
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $13.99
Utter End Utter End
-3% Synergy $0.13
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.83
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
+28% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $10.19
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+16% Synergy $0.46
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.27
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.24
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+9% Synergy $0.63
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+8% Synergy $4.48
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $7.35
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.16
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.09
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.83
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $22.49
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.29
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.84
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $4.80
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.16
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $0.96
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy $1.19
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.40
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.19
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.53
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.44
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $17.77
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.27
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.33
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.27
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-4% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.46
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.55
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+31% Synergy $52.94
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+11% Synergy $11.16
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+11% Synergy $0.16
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $1.95
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.54
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $3.27
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+4% Synergy $5.52
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.22
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
+30% Synergy $16.06
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+28% Synergy $13.39
Black Market Black Market
+25% Synergy $3.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+21% Synergy $19.18
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+20% Synergy $3.66
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+20% Synergy $4.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $52.08
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $17.46
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+13% Synergy $0.60
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+12% Synergy $0.16
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $13.44
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.17
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+8% Synergy $2.78
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $2.07
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+6% Synergy $1.03
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.86
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.80
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $2.00
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.18
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+4% Synergy $0.45
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+3% Synergy $0.13
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.73
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+3% Synergy $0.60
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+3% Synergy $1.66
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $1.87
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+2% Synergy $0.35
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $14.93
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $18.50
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $1.48
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.69
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-5% Synergy $1.06
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $3.52
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $25.82
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-7% Synergy $0.49
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-12% Synergy $2.85

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+28% Synergy $5.75
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.01
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $27.39
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $3.38
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.40

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+26% Synergy $5.42
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy $17.69
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+11% Synergy $0.95
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $1.98
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $23.02
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.82
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $6.60
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.89
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.72
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.08
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $4.09
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.45
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-15% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+3% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.95

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 $0.13
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+6% Synergy $0.51
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $14.82
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $1.41
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.17
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.20
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.21
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $4.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.21
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $12.69
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+3% Synergy $1.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $21.97
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.05
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.18
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $5.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.08
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $18.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.25
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.92
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $12.14
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $23.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $14.54
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
0% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $12.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.12
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $7.35
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.37
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $13.36
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $1.15
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.18

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