Teval, the Balanced Scale - Synergies

Teval is the anchor. Keep Commander deck copies, special treatments, foils, promos, and condition rows separate before comparing prices.

Commander anchorTeval, the Balanced ScaleTDC versionView card ->

These cards stock your own graveyard with lands, creatures, and flashback or recursion targets. Opponent mill is only useful when it also serves Teval's plan.

Landfall self-mill setupHedron CrabSLD versionView card ->Cheap self-mill creatureStitcher's SupplierSLD versionView card ->Land-finding self-millSatyr WayfinderCMA versionView card ->Repeatable self-mill selectionRipples of UndeathPMH3 versionView card ->Ramp or self-millSkull ProphetIKO versionView card ->Upkeep self-mill and recoveryNyx WeaverC20 versionView card ->Instant-speed graveyard setupGrisly SalvageF13 versionView card ->Self-mill and recoveryGrapple with the PastPLST versionView card ->Mill and land recovery engineHedge ShredderPDSK versionView card ->

A land returning, being played, or being recovered from the graveyard can support Teval. Multiple lands leaving together still count as one Teval trigger.

Dredge landDakmor SalvageFUT versionView card ->Land recursion engineLife from the LoamRVR versionView card ->Play lands from graveyardConduit of WorldsPONE versionView card ->Creature land recursionRamunap ExcavatorPHOU versionView card ->Premium land recursionCrucible of WorldsMPS versionView card ->Attack mill and mass land returnWorld ShaperPRIX versionView card ->Self-mill and mass land returnAftermath AnalystEOC versionView card ->Land setup and recoveryShigeki, Jukai VisionaryPNEO versionView card ->Creature sacrifice and land tutorWight of the ReliquaryPMH3 versionView card ->Utility land tutorCrop RotationSLC versionView card ->Modal recovery landBala Ged RecoveryPLST versionView card ->

Separate casts, returns, escapes, retrace plays, and encore or delve decisions can trigger Teval over time. Cards exiled together for one cost are one event.

Attack mill and retrace engineSixMH3 versionView card ->Repeatable Zombie castGravecrawlerSLD versionView card ->Repeatable creature returnReassembling SkeletonSLD versionView card ->Landfall graveyard returnBloodghastSLD versionView card ->Escape value threatUro, Titan of Nature's WrathSLD versionView card ->Permanent recursion engineMuldrotha, the GravetideFDN versionView card ->Delve drawTreasure CruiseTSR versionView card ->Delve card selectionDig Through TimeSLD versionView card ->Delve threat and recursion sinkTasigur, the Golden FangSLD versionView card ->

Separate setup, single-target reanimation, mass reanimation, and repeatable recursion before reading any card as a market signal.

Reanimation with flashbackDread Return40K versionView card ->Cards-leaving-graveyard payoffTeval's JudgmentTDC versionView card ->Self-mill reanimation DragonColossal Grave-ReaverTDC versionView card ->Two-creature reanimationVictimizeSPG versionView card ->Mass reanimation resetLiving DeathG03 versionView card ->Efficient single-target reanimationReanimateF04 versionView card ->Reanimation AuraAnimate DeadSUM versionView card ->Token maker with flashbackWelcome the DeadTDC versionView card ->Repeatable creature recursionMeren of Clan Nel TothSLD versionView card ->Graveyard-cast and return drawRiver KelpieLTC versionView card ->

Token payoffs are strongest when they use Teval's Zombie Druids as mana, sacrifice material, landfall support, or a finishing board.

Creature-leaving-graveyard payoffInsidious RootsMKM versionView card ->Cards-leaving-graveyard token payoffTormod, the DesecratorSLD versionView card ->Treasure payoff and renew cardKheru GoldkeeperTDM versionView card ->Landfall Treasure or FoodTireless ProvisionerSLD versionView card ->Token-board finisherCraterhoof BehemothTDM versionView card ->Budget-style token finisherEnd-Raze ForerunnersPRNA versionView card ->Graveyard-size and sacrifice finisherJarad, Golgari Lich LordDDJ versionView card ->

Teval's attack trigger matters, so haste, protection, evasion, and recursion-based protection can be real support rather than generic padding.

Graveyard evasionWonderF07 versionView card ->Haste and shroud equipmentLightning GreavesMPS versionView card ->Haste and hexproof equipmentSwiftfoot BootsBRR versionView card ->Modal recursion protectionMalakir RebirthZNR versionView card ->Land-sacrifice protectionSylvan SafekeeperSLD versionView card ->Cheap protectionTamiyo's SafekeepingSLD versionView card ->

Prefer interaction that overlaps with tokens, recursion, lands, or reanimation before calling it Teval-specific.

Removal with encoreAmphin MutineerCMR versionView card ->Flexible exile removalTear AsunderTDC versionView card ->Token-convoke removalLethal SchemeSLD versionView card ->Broad permanent removalAssassin's TrophySLD versionView card ->Graveyard hate landBojuka BogLTC versionView card ->

Premium lands and optional combo packages are build-dependent. Dark Depths plus Thespian's Stage is a check, not a mandatory Teval package.

Landfall Zombie engineField of the DeadSLD versionView card ->Premium optional land comboDark DepthsPUMA versionView card ->Utility land and optional combo pieceThespian's StageEOS versionView card ->Defensive utility landGlacial ChasmV12 versionView card ->Utility land tutorUrza's CaveMH3 versionView card ->Utility land protectionTalon Gates of MadaraM3C versionView card ->Land-count finisherMultani, Yavimaya's AvatarMB2 versionView card ->Mass land return finisherLumra, Bellow of the WoodsBLB versionView card ->