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Teysa Karlov
Price tag $2.30

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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

#69 Current Rank
#69 Last Week
#52 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.

Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+5% Synergy $0.31
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+3% Synergy $23.42
Continue? Continue?
+3% Synergy $3.69
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-12% Synergy $6.89
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-12% Synergy $2.79

High Synergy Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+62% Synergy $0.67
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $3.39
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+57% Synergy $0.56
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+56% Synergy $0.33
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+55% Synergy $2.49
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+51% Synergy $1.54
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+51% Synergy $0.25
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+51% Synergy $4.45
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+51% Synergy $0.09
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $15.53

Top Cards

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

Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+50% Synergy $5.69
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+50% Synergy $1.27
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+47% Synergy $2.76
Ministrant of Obligation Ministrant of Obligation
+46% Synergy $0.18
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+43% Synergy $2.60
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+43% Synergy $0.21
Village Rites Village Rites
+32% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $17.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $57.11
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $63.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $55.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.16
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $47.77
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $24.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+41% Synergy $0.61
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+39% Synergy $2.45
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+39% Synergy $6.08
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+38% Synergy $4.18
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.64
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+35% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.27
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+30% Synergy $0.35
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+30% Synergy $0.63
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+30% Synergy $0.80
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+28% Synergy $1.02
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+28% Synergy $0.64
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+28% Synergy $15.19
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+28% Synergy $0.30
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $12.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.27
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+25% Synergy $0.34
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.75
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+23% Synergy $0.38
Indebted Spirit Indebted Spirit
+21% Synergy $0.20
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+21% Synergy $0.93
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+20% Synergy $29.16
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+20% Synergy $0.26
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+19% Synergy $2.81
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $38.35
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+17% Synergy $0.46
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.36
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+16% Synergy $0.14
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+16% Synergy $0.37
Reveillark Reveillark
+16% Synergy $0.76
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+15% Synergy $0.14
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+15% Synergy $0.14
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+14% Synergy $0.37
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+14% Synergy $0.32
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+13% Synergy $5.50
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $39.72
Imperious Oligarch Imperious Oligarch
+13% Synergy $0.31
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+13% Synergy $0.27
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+12% Synergy $0.46
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+11% Synergy $0.34
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+11% Synergy $0.29
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+11% Synergy $26.20
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+10% Synergy $0.25
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+9% Synergy $4.68
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+6% Synergy $0.59
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+4% Synergy $1.11
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+4% Synergy $2.19
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+2% Synergy $18.54
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $57.22

Instants

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

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.35
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+19% Synergy $0.39
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+19% Synergy $17.10
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.32
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.19
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.33
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $4.97
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $5.51
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.35
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $0.74
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $6.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.87
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+3% Synergy $3.60
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $1.44
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.12
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $17.70
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $26.25
Utter End Utter End
-2% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $21.24
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $1.20
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+23% Synergy $16.33
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.35
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+15% Synergy $0.52
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $1.90
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $9.11
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $3.58
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+6% Synergy $1.34
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $2.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.74
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $2.07
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $25.35
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.47
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.32
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.33
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.57
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.32
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.72
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.78
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.54
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.38
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.64
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $2.68
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-5% Synergy $0.32
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.41
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+31% Synergy $54.75
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $16.47
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.31
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $2.48
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.40
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.71
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.30
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $6.04
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $10.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+32% Synergy $30.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+28% Synergy $21.12
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+24% Synergy $25.91
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $5.00
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+19% Synergy $5.08
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+18% Synergy $33.13
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+18% Synergy $5.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $57.58
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+12% Synergy $0.84
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.29
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.17
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+8% Synergy $17.52
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+7% Synergy $0.63
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+7% Synergy $0.77
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.07
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $0.97
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+6% Synergy $0.96
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $2.22
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.80
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+4% Synergy $2.74
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.38
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+3% Synergy $1.11
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+2% Synergy $0.15
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $16.90
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $4.09
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $16.22
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $3.97
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $33.87
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-4% Synergy $2.19
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-5% Synergy $6.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-11% Synergy $4.82

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+32% Synergy $8.38
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $39.45
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $4.69

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+28% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+26% Synergy $23.89
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $4.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.65
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $29.55
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.41
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.79
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $59.22
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.50
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $2.81
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $34.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.57
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.36
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.96
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.70
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.13
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.48
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-13% Synergy $0.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+7% Synergy $1.82
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.43
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+3% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.48
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $70.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.89
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.63

Lands

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

Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.38
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.30
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.79
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $1.28
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.15
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.28
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $9.90
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $25.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $14.11
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $29.76
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.87
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $6.55
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.35
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $15.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $19.07
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $28.97
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $14.49
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.63
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.45
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.09
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.36
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.86
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-2% Synergy $10.49
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $12.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.89
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.26
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.26

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