Each creature has a power , representing the damage they can deal each turn, and a toughness , representing the damage they can take each turn
Teval is powerful and flexible, but its self-inflicted pressure keeps it just outside the top contenders of the very best among MTG Commanders in 2025
The most expensive ability, to create the 3/2 Shapeshifter, is the one thats easiest to skip when were getting low on life
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Im a big fan of the paradox/cast-from-exile space, and Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald is one of the best commanders for the archetype
Then as we cast non-creature stuff, we can make one Ally of them 1/1 size - great in a Spellslinger style shell too - note that's not just sorceries or instants too