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

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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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MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
3.4%inclusion11 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.0%inclusion7 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
1.5%inclusion5 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
0.9%inclusion3 decks338 decks
1%synergy
Protective Response
0.6%inclusion2 decks323 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
79%inclusion991 decks1.25K decks
71%synergy
Lyse Hext
74%inclusion879 decks1.18K decks
65%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
74%inclusion875 decks1.18K decks
64%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
69%inclusion823 decks1.19K decks
60%synergy
Transpose
68%inclusion802 decks1.18K decks
60%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
67%inclusion790 decks1.18K decks
58%synergy
Vindicate
67%inclusion837 decks1.25K decks
57%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
64%inclusion753 decks1.18K decks
56%synergy
Circle of Power
63%inclusion741 decks1.18K decks
56%synergy
Propaganda
83%inclusion1.03K decks1.25K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
84%inclusion1.05K decks1.25K decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion870 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
61%inclusion767 decks1.25K decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion728 decks1.25K decks
53%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
58%inclusion682 decks1.19K decks
51%synergy
Observed Stasis
57%inclusion675 decks1.18K decks
51%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
57%inclusion674 decks1.18K decks
51%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
57%inclusion708 decks1.25K decks
51%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
56%inclusion658 decks1.18K decks
50%synergy
Lethal Scheme
54%inclusion670 decks1.25K decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion165 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
47%inclusion552 decks1.18K decks
42%synergy
Baleful Strix
45%inclusion560 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Krile Baldesion
45%inclusion527 decks1.18K decks
40%synergy
Tataru Taru
44%inclusion524 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Murderous Rider
42%inclusion523 decks1.25K decks
34%synergy
Thancred Waters
35%inclusion417 decks1.18K decks
32%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
33%inclusion387 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
31%inclusion388 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
30%inclusion369 decks1.25K decks
21%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
29%inclusion345 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
27%inclusion319 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
25%inclusion296 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
24%inclusion285 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
23%inclusion271 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
22%inclusion278 decks1.25K decks
21%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion249 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion248 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion243 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion240 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion201 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
14%inclusion178 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion174 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion171 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion164 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion151 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion128 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.3%inclusion110 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.0%inclusion100 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.6%inclusion39 decks595 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.0%inclusion75 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.8%inclusion73 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.25K decks
-22%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
53%inclusion663 decks1.25K decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion583 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
43%inclusion543 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion511 decks1.25K decks
35%synergy
Rewind
37%inclusion461 decks1.25K decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion451 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Dismember
34%inclusion425 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion367 decks1.25K decks
22%synergy
Into the Story
29%inclusion359 decks1.25K decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion256 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion255 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Undermine
20%inclusion255 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion254 decks1.25K decks
-21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion245 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion235 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion229 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion224 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion224 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion223 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion207 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion205 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion188 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Overkill
15%inclusion173 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion177 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion168 decks1.25K decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion166 decks1.25K decks
-29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion156 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion124 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter
9.3%inclusion116 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
7.9%inclusion99 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
-12%synergy
Counterpoint
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion89 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion82 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.25K decks
-13%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
6.0%inclusion75 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Refute
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Syncopate
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.25K decks
-14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion63 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
53%inclusion665 decks1.25K decks
50%synergy
Cleansing Nova
51%inclusion635 decks1.25K decks
46%synergy
Final Judgment
42%inclusion522 decks1.25K decks
40%synergy
Cut a Deal
41%inclusion512 decks1.25K decks
38%synergy
Rite of Replication
34%inclusion426 decks1.25K decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
32%inclusion401 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Lingering Souls
27%inclusion340 decks1.25K decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion286 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
21%inclusion237 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Crux of Fate
20%inclusion252 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion251 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion184 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion174 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.7%inclusion109 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.25K decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.1%inclusion101 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.25K decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Ultima
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.4%inclusion63 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion32 decks603 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
5.1%inclusion64 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
50%inclusion589 decks1.18K decks
44%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
46%inclusion541 decks1.18K decks
41%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
33%inclusion394 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
27%inclusion316 decks1.18K decks
23%synergy
Norn's Annex
21%inclusion258 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Tome of Legends
18%inclusion224 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion217 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion195 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion158 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion155 decks1.25K decks
-10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.2%inclusion109 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.0%inclusion88 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
53%inclusion665 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion610 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion493 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
34%inclusion422 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Ophidian Eye
33%inclusion412 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Champions from Beyond
29%inclusion343 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion255 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion240 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
18%inclusion231 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion225 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion211 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion160 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion133 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion123 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
9.0%inclusion113 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion89 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Vile Consumption
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.2%inclusion78 decks1.25K decks
-6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion74 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion74 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
5.8%inclusion73 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
5.1%inclusion64 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
46%inclusion575 decks1.25K decks
42%synergy
Temple of the False God
39%inclusion491 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion460 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion178 decks1.25K decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion139 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion109 decks1.25K decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.14K decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.12K decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion933 decks1.25K decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion926 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion905 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion863 decks1.25K decks
44%synergy
Relic of Legends
66%inclusion827 decks1.25K decks
60%synergy
White Auracite
48%inclusion571 decks1.18K decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion264 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Coveted Jewel
19%inclusion232 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion227 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion206 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion195 decks1.25K decks
-18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion127 decks855 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion145 decks1.25K decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion138 decks1.25K decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
-23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion103 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.4%inclusion80 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.23K decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.23K decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion1.23K decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.21K decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion993 decks1.25K decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion987 decks1.25K decks
38%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
78%inclusion980 decks1.25K decks
42%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
78%inclusion972 decks1.25K decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion969 decks1.25K decks
38%synergy
Underground River
76%inclusion945 decks1.25K decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
72%inclusion894 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
71%inclusion893 decks1.25K decks
32%synergy
Sunken Ruins
65%inclusion813 decks1.25K decks
57%synergy
Fetid Heath
64%inclusion804 decks1.25K decks
52%synergy
Choked Estuary
58%inclusion727 decks1.25K decks
42%synergy
Port Town
58%inclusion724 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
57%inclusion709 decks1.25K decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion700 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
55%inclusion689 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
55%inclusion687 decks1.25K decks
40%synergy
Desolate Mire
52%inclusion645 decks1.25K decks
45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion639 decks1.25K decks
26%synergy
Demolition Field
47%inclusion589 decks1.25K decks
43%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
43%inclusion535 decks1.25K decks
38%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
42%inclusion526 decks1.25K decks
38%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
42%inclusion519 decks1.25K decks
37%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion472 decks1.25K decks
27%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion412 decks1.25K decks
-18%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion412 decks1.25K decks
-17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion378 decks1.25K decks
-20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
27%inclusion335 decks1.25K decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion333 decks1.25K decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion329 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion281 decks1.25K decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion275 decks1.25K decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion256 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion255 decks1.25K decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion246 decks1.25K decks
-16%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion241 decks1.25K decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion229 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion228 decks1.25K decks
-14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion192 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion177 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion176 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion149 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion129 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion125 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion125 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
9.4%inclusion118 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
9.1%inclusion114 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy