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

Owain Roberts
Jun 12, 2026
The Case for Why We Need More Monocolored Commander Decks
More monocolor precons, fewer five-color piles. Owain is hot on the case to see why we don't (but should) see more monocolor Commander precons.
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Brush Off
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Ophidian Eye
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
43%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Void Rend
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Regal Caracal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Ocelot Pride
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Krile Baldesion
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Warleader
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Helpful Hunter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arahbo, the First Fang
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
King of the Pride
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Black Cat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mirri the Cursed
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cat Collector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cat-Owl
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Jedit Ojanen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Healer of the Pride
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Beast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dismember
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Undermine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-44%synergy
Lethal Scheme
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Transpose
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Slaughter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Misdirection
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Obscura Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Foil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Safe Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mind Transfer Protocol
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Espers to Magicite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ember Island Production
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Don't Move
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Baral's Expertise
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Thief's Knife
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Observed Stasis
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Champions from Beyond
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Ajani Fells the Godsire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Acuity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Clone Saga
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Aligned Heart
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Raffine's Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy