Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Control

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
King T'Challa
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archnemesis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
93%inclusion245 decks264 decks
77%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion234 decks264 decks
77%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
78%inclusion205 decks264 decks
70%synergy
Snuff Out
79%inclusion209 decks264 decks
69%synergy
Dismember
75%inclusion197 decks264 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
76%inclusion200 decks264 decks
67%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
72%inclusion191 decks264 decks
66%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
72%inclusion190 decks264 decks
63%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
81%inclusion213 decks264 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion224 decks264 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
77%inclusion202 decks264 decks
56%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
72%inclusion190 decks264 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion185 decks264 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion182 decks264 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion179 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion174 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion173 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion173 decks264 decks
46%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
62%inclusion163 decks264 decks
55%synergy
Grand Abolisher
61%inclusion162 decks264 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion248 decks264 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion244 decks264 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
90%inclusion238 decks264 decks
60%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion233 decks264 decks
76%synergy
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion225 decks264 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
84%inclusion221 decks264 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
84%inclusion221 decks264 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion217 decks264 decks
70%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion202 decks264 decks
58%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75%inclusion198 decks264 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
61%inclusion160 decks264 decks
52%synergy
Opposition Agent
61%inclusion160 decks264 decks
53%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
54%inclusion142 decks264 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
51%inclusion135 decks264 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion133 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
45%inclusion118 decks264 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
45%inclusion118 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion112 decks264 decks
36%synergy
Tataru Taru
41%inclusion95 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion99 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
37%inclusion61 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Voice of Victory
37%inclusion92 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
30%inclusion78 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Mockingbird
30%inclusion78 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
26%inclusion68 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
25%inclusion65 decks264 decks
21%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion57 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
16%inclusion43 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion34 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Drana and Linvala
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Lyse Hext
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Notion Thief
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Silence
61%inclusion161 decks264 decks
51%synergy
Sink into Stupor
61%inclusion160 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion157 decks264 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Consultation
58%inclusion153 decks264 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Pact
57%inclusion151 decks264 decks
50%synergy
Flusterstorm
55%inclusion145 decks264 decks
47%synergy
Mental Misstep
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion120 decks264 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
45%inclusion119 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Misdirection
41%inclusion107 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion92 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion87 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion83 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion80 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion78 decks264 decks
-13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion76 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion72 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Unwind
23%inclusion61 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
-19%synergy
Submerge
21%inclusion56 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion53 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion43 decks264 decks
-10%synergy
Commandeer
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Undermine
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Delay
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
-0%synergy
Inkshield
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
-10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Transpose
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
58%inclusion154 decks264 decks
51%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
39%inclusion103 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
37%inclusion98 decks264 decks
34%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
32%inclusion85 decks264 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion69 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion45 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion45 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
15%inclusion40 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Massacre
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion101 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion77 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion73 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Cursed Totem
27%inclusion71 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion55 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
60%inclusion159 decks264 decks
55%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion110 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
39%inclusion104 decks264 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion85 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion83 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
28%inclusion74 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
25%inclusion67 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion61 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion58 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion46 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Vile Consumption
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
-8%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
59%inclusion156 decks264 decks
51%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion129 decks264 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion69 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
-11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion51 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
-17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
-6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion263 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion253 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
83%inclusion218 decks264 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
78%inclusion205 decks264 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion192 decks264 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion176 decks264 decks
60%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion163 decks264 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion158 decks264 decks
51%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion158 decks264 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion131 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion127 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion120 decks264 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
-0%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion257 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion257 decks264 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion256 decks264 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion255 decks264 decks
59%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion254 decks264 decks
45%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion251 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
95%inclusion251 decks264 decks
59%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion246 decks264 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion245 decks264 decks
77%synergy
Scrubland
91%inclusion240 decks264 decks
75%synergy
Mana Confluence
82%inclusion216 decks264 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion208 decks264 decks
64%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion186 decks264 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
66%inclusion173 decks264 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion168 decks264 decks
53%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
63%inclusion166 decks264 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion161 decks264 decks
50%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion160 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
61%inclusion160 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Island
60%inclusion159 decks264 decks
-33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
55%inclusion144 decks264 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion137 decks264 decks
-7%synergy
Swamp
52%inclusion136 decks264 decks
-40%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion133 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion126 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Plains
48%inclusion126 decks264 decks
-44%synergy
Undercity Sewers
46%inclusion122 decks264 decks
31%synergy
Raffine's Tower
37%inclusion98 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion94 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion74 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion66 decks264 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion57 decks264 decks
-14%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion47 decks234 decks
16%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion46 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
-27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
-32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
-32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
5%synergy