Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Commander Matters

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
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Defacing Duskmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Foolish Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leech Collector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dancer's Chakrams
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Lyse Hext
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Lethal Scheme
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Transpose
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Snuff Out
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Circle of Power
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Propaganda
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Vindicate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Exsanguinate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Curiosity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Tataru Taru
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Tandem Lookout
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Murderous Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thancred Waters
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Krile Baldesion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Thug
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Serum Sovereign
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Unwind
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Undermine
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Into the Story
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gush
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Dabbling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Contagion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
This Is How It Ends
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darkblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spinning Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Suspended Sentence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Guile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Death Rattle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Logic Knot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wing Shards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Cut a Deal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Syphon Mind
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Cleansing Nova
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Final Judgment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Risky Shortcut
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Rite of Replication
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Crux of Fate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Decode Transmissions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Risky Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Mighty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Moth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Notorious Throng
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Life
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Syphon Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Memories Returning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Reaper's Scythe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Isolation Cell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Tome of Legends
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ninja's Blades
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Observed Stasis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Call of the Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Champions from Beyond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
One with the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Minion's Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Curator's Ward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Temple of the False God
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Relic of Legends
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Thought Vessel
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
White Auracite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Glacial Fortress
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Evolving Wilds
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Sunken Ruins
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Desolate Mire
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Port Town
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Choked Estuary
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Demolition Field
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Waterfront District
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Bad River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Ice Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Esper Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flood Plain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy