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Teysa Karlov
Price tag $2.04

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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
#66 Last Week
#53 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.

Continue? Continue?
+2% Synergy $3.37
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+2% Synergy $1.37
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
0% Synergy $21.12
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-9% Synergy $8.24
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-10% Synergy $11.97

High Synergy Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+62% Synergy $1.35
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $3.05
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+57% Synergy $0.60
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+56% Synergy $0.27
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+55% Synergy $2.48
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+51% Synergy $0.19
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+51% Synergy $2.44
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+51% Synergy $4.64
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+51% Synergy $0.08
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $17.78

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+50% Synergy $5.65
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+50% Synergy $1.95
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+50% Synergy $3.37
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+47% Synergy $2.66
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+46% Synergy $0.17
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $1.81
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+43% Synergy $0.21
Village Rites Village Rites
+32% Synergy $0.97
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $18.54
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $56.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $67.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $65.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $54.35
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $34.56
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $44.91
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $23.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.68

Creatures

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

Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+41% Synergy $0.63
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+39% Synergy $6.83
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $4.43
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+38% Synergy $2.61
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.54
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+35% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.28
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+30% Synergy $0.70
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+30% Synergy $0.92
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+30% Synergy $1.02
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+28% Synergy $1.12
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+28% Synergy $14.98
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+28% Synergy $0.31
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+28% Synergy $2.41
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $11.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.99
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+25% Synergy $0.32
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.72
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+23% Synergy $0.33
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.23
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+21% Synergy $0.93
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+20% Synergy $30.24
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+20% Synergy $0.30
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+19% Synergy $2.76
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $38.43
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+17% Synergy $0.97
Reveillark Reveillark
+17% Synergy $0.72
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.36
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.17
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+16% Synergy $0.37
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+15% Synergy $0.14
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+15% Synergy $0.15
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+14% Synergy $0.95
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+14% Synergy $0.36
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+13% Synergy $5.30
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $42.73
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+13% Synergy $0.24
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+13% Synergy $0.32
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+12% Synergy $0.46
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+11% Synergy $0.97
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+11% Synergy $20.74
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+10% Synergy $0.30
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+10% Synergy $0.31
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+9% Synergy $4.17
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+6% Synergy $0.69
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+4% Synergy $1.12
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+3% Synergy $2.67
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+2% Synergy $18.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $56.81

Instants

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

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+23% Synergy $0.40
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+19% Synergy $0.35
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+19% Synergy $5.39
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.95
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.22
Inkshield Inkshield
+9% Synergy $6.85
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.32
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $4.57
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.34
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $1.95
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $5.72
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.50
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+3% Synergy $4.00
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $1.61
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.10
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.36
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $18.81
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.16
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.26
Fracture Fracture
-2% Synergy $0.96
Utter End Utter End
-2% Synergy $0.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $19.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $0.78
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+23% Synergy $15.05
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.37
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+15% Synergy $0.51
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.07
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $3.36
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $9.12
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+6% Synergy $1.06
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $1.87
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $6.69
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $2.05
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $24.59
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.46
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.16
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.90
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.63
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.26
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.06
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.35
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.71
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $1.12
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.53
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.36
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.46
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $3.05
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-5% Synergy $0.38
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+31% Synergy $54.90
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $16.55
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.30
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $2.70
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.19
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $1.00
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.33
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $6.18
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $9.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $6.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.05

Enchantments

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

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+32% Synergy $29.10
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+27% Synergy $18.00
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+24% Synergy $25.21
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $4.69
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+19% Synergy $5.51
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+18% Synergy $34.03
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+18% Synergy $5.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $57.95
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+12% Synergy $1.28
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.26
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.18
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+8% Synergy $19.01
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+7% Synergy $0.65
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+7% Synergy $3.93
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.24
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $1.00
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.86
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $0.99
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $2.17
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+4% Synergy $3.21
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.38
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+3% Synergy $1.07
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+2% Synergy $0.14
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $17.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.40
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $23.70
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $9.74
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-4% Synergy $2.30
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-5% Synergy $30.79
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $6.72
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-11% Synergy $4.96

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+32% Synergy $8.24
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.61
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $41.33
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+5% Synergy $4.67

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+27% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+25% Synergy $23.89
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $4.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.93
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $29.61
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $1.01
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $58.36
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.98
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.02
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $31.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.58
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $4.17
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.77
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.95
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.17
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.84
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-13% Synergy $0.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+7% Synergy $1.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.94
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.82
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.28
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $68.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.95
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.90

Lands

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

Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.86
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.24
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.40
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.97
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.13
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.97
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $9.53
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $24.59
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.82
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $14.13
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.82
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $27.19
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.50
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.74
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.26
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $6.41
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.20
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.81
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.03
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $29.77
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $36.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.16
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.52
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.93
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-2% Synergy $9.75
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $11.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.02
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.36
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-3% Synergy $0.91
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.25

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