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Teysa Karlov
Price tag $3.12

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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

#71 Current Rank
#71 Last Week
#55 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Teysa Karlov.

New Cards

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

Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+8% Synergy $0.39
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+4% Synergy $16.66
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.92
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-11% Synergy $4.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+62% Synergy $0.97
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $7.30
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+58% Synergy $0.92
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+57% Synergy $0.32
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+55% Synergy $2.94
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+52% Synergy $1.65
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+51% Synergy $0.34
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+51% Synergy $5.37
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.40
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+50% Synergy $16.24

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+50% Synergy $6.27
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+50% Synergy $0.08
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+50% Synergy $0.56
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+46% Synergy $3.21
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+45% Synergy $0.25
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $2.41
Village Rites Village Rites
+32% Synergy $0.55
Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $18.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $58.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $72.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $61.79
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $49.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $37.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+42% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+40% Synergy $0.53
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+39% Synergy $2.03
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+38% Synergy $6.48
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $4.57
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+36% Synergy $0.94
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+34% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+34% Synergy $0.29
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+30% Synergy $0.76
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+30% Synergy $0.24
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+29% Synergy $1.16
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+29% Synergy $1.01
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+29% Synergy $0.79
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+29% Synergy $15.57
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+28% Synergy $0.34
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $13.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.30
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+24% Synergy $0.37
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $1.70
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+22% Synergy $0.37
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.26
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+21% Synergy $32.27
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+20% Synergy $0.23
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+20% Synergy $0.90
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+19% Synergy $2.92
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $36.41
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+16% Synergy $0.35
Reveillark Reveillark
+16% Synergy $0.88
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.47
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+15% Synergy $0.32
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.32
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+14% Synergy $0.17
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+14% Synergy $0.31
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+14% Synergy $0.14
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+13% Synergy $0.33
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+13% Synergy $0.27
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+12% Synergy $44.63
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+12% Synergy $5.48
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+12% Synergy $0.40
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+11% Synergy $0.19
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+10% Synergy $0.32
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+10% Synergy $26.09
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+9% Synergy $0.32
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+9% Synergy $1.17
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+5% Synergy $0.41
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+3% Synergy $1.00
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+2% Synergy $22.72
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $60.48

Instants

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

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.36
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+19% Synergy $0.40
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+18% Synergy $11.00
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.34
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.23
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.22
Inkshield Inkshield
+6% Synergy $4.60
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $4.04
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+4% Synergy $0.38
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $0.92
Continue? Continue?
+3% Synergy $2.85
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+3% Synergy $4.97
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.96
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.90
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+2% Synergy $1.73
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $11.77
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.63
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $22.27
Utter End Utter End
-2% Synergy $0.31
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+23% Synergy $16.86
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.37
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+14% Synergy $0.47
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.18
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $8.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $5.06
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.18
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $2.47
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $29.73
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.40
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+5% Synergy $0.88
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.11
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.42
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.36
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $25.57
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $21.09
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.28
Unearth Unearth
+0% Synergy $0.57
Vindicate Vindicate
+0% Synergy $0.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.27
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $3.52
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+31% Synergy $54.81
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+9% Synergy $17.24
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $2.71
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+8% Synergy $0.31
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.28
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.92
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.35
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+0% Synergy $11.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+31% Synergy $30.39
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+27% Synergy $19.32
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+24% Synergy $25.95
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $5.91
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+19% Synergy $5.91
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+17% Synergy $7.53
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+17% Synergy $34.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $63.03
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+11% Synergy $0.65
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.34
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.15
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+7% Synergy $17.18
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+7% Synergy $0.47
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+6% Synergy $0.77
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+5% Synergy $3.06
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+5% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.58
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.59
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+4% Synergy $2.27
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+3% Synergy $2.89
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.34
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+3% Synergy $1.08
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+2% Synergy $0.47
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $2.96
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+1% Synergy $0.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $4.21
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $4.93
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $39.23
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $13.52
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-4% Synergy $2.30
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-4% Synergy $6.07
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-10% Synergy $6.60

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+31% Synergy $7.34
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $39.83
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+5% Synergy $4.91

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+28% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+26% Synergy $26.40
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $3.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $33.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.99
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.46
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.86
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $64.75
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.62
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+3% Synergy $31.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.96
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.89
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.63
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.73
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $41.36
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+0% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.84
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+7% Synergy $0.87
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $88.22
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.26
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $1.32
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.13
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.45
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.53
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $9.48
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+5% Synergy $0.25
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $29.73
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.30
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $15.62
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $32.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.96
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $6.83
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+0% Synergy $0.35
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $19.48
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $2.00
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $18.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+0% Synergy $31.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+0% Synergy $11.86
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $16.09
Scrubland Scrubland
+0% Synergy
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+0% Synergy $0.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.63
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.93
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.82
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.25
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-2% Synergy $11.10
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $11.95
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28

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