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

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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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Dream Harvest
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
4.9%inclusion10 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.4%inclusion7 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.0%inclusion2 decks203 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
79%inclusion417 decks525 decks
71%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion371 decks525 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion283 decks525 decks
49%synergy
Dismember
54%inclusion286 decks525 decks
49%synergy
Unwind
54%inclusion283 decks525 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion395 decks525 decks
48%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
56%inclusion281 decks504 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
50%inclusion262 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
54%inclusion272 decks505 decks
44%synergy
Lyse Hext
53%inclusion265 decks504 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion409 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion316 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion298 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion269 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Transpose
51%inclusion256 decks504 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
48%inclusion254 decks525 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion254 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion251 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Vindicate
45%inclusion237 decks525 decks
35%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion232 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion214 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion202 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion199 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion157 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion134 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion111 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion103 decks525 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
44%inclusion231 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
42%inclusion213 decks504 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion197 decks525 decks
32%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
36%inclusion183 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
35%inclusion174 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
34%inclusion177 decks525 decks
26%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion167 decks505 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion172 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
32%inclusion169 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion153 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Tataru Taru
28%inclusion141 decks504 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion144 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion125 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion114 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
20%inclusion99 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion90 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion90 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion87 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Krile Baldesion
15%inclusion74 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion72 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion43 decks316 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion58 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion60 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion55 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion48 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.9%inclusion35 decks505 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion220 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion206 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion179 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Dig Through Time
32%inclusion170 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Lethal Scheme
30%inclusion156 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion153 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion153 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion151 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion149 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion149 decks525 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion141 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion138 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion128 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion122 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion111 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion111 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion109 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion105 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion100 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion92 decks525 decks
-25%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion83 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion83 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion70 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion69 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion60 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion56 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion55 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion54 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion52 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
-12%synergy
Brainsurge
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Into the Story
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Absorb
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion230 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion229 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
39%inclusion195 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
36%inclusion190 decks525 decks
32%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
34%inclusion178 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion159 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Cleansing Nova
26%inclusion139 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
18%inclusion87 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion92 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion90 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Final Judgment
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion67 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion40 decks320 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion60 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.4%inclusion17 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion168 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion139 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
25%inclusion126 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
18%inclusion90 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion83 decks505 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion56 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.3%inclusion47 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.1%inclusion41 decks505 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.3%inclusion37 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion202 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion201 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion165 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Observed Stasis
28%inclusion141 decks504 decks
22%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion129 decks504 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion123 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion112 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion93 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion56 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion284 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion124 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion109 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion67 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion53 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion46 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion498 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion479 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion398 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion372 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion345 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion303 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
54%inclusion283 decks525 decks
48%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion171 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion113 decks415 decks
23%synergy
White Auracite
23%inclusion115 decks504 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion114 decks525 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion113 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
-20%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
-24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion516 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion505 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion502 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion496 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion371 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion350 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion347 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion334 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion326 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion326 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion310 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion303 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion289 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion273 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion257 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
48%inclusion253 decks525 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion244 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion232 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
43%inclusion228 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion227 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion220 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion212 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion200 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion196 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion196 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion191 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion190 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion189 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion185 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion182 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion179 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion178 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion173 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion172 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion165 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
27%inclusion144 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion135 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion122 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion119 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion109 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion108 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
20%inclusion105 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
20%inclusion104 decks525 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion97 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion95 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion93 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion84 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion81 decks525 decks
1%synergy