Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Aristocrats

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
The Problem of Generic Commanders
How do you build a commander that doesn't really give you an idea of how to build it? Is it worth it to build a generic commander?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorform
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Ophidian Eye
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Void Rend
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Vindicate
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Transpose
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Tataru Taru
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Lyse Hext
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Krile Baldesion
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Dismember
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Unwind
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Rewind
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Undermine
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Disallow
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Fight On!
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Refute
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cleansing Nova
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Final Judgment
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Embrace
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Norn's Annex
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Observed Stasis
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Champions from Beyond
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Greater Auramancy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Parker Luck
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy