Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Demons

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Josh Nelson
Jan 15, 2026
Will Y'shtola Break Into the Top 5 Most Popular Commanders?
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed currently holds an esteemed ranking as the #6 most popular commander. The question is, will she make the Top 5?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Firebender Ascension
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
91%inclusion90 decks99 decks
77%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
82%inclusion81 decks99 decks
74%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
82%inclusion81 decks99 decks
73%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
88%inclusion87 decks99 decks
70%synergy
Balefire Dragon
72%inclusion71 decks99 decks
66%synergy
Master of Cruelties
69%inclusion68 decks99 decks
61%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
59%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion85 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion75 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Lord of the Void
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Dragon Tempest
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion63 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Serra's Emissary
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
41%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Angel of Despair
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Drana and Linvala
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirster
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Sower of Discord
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Angel of Serenity
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
The Speed Demon
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Crackling Doom
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Armageddon
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
1%synergy
All-Out Assault
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion96 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion85 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion96 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion96 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion93 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion79 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion78 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion71 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Savai Triome
64%inclusion63 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
7%synergy