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

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Observed Stasis
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Circle of Power
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Transpose
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Final Judgment
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Rite of Replication
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Syphon Mind
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Cleansing Nova
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Krile Baldesion
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Vindicate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Void Rend
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Propaganda
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Dig Through Time
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Murderous Rider
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Snuff Out
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Thancred Waters
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Lyse Hext
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Baleful Strix
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Tandem Lookout
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Absolute Virtue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Mentor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Savior
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Shiva
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sailors' Bane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cunning Breezedancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Apprentice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Queen of Ice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Xande, Dark Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quistis Trepe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Locke Cole
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ahriman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Into the Story
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Overkill
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Press the Enemy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Eject
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Blur
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dissolve
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bone to Ash
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Griptide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Unsummon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Mist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Suspended Sentence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Send to Sleep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Death Wind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exclude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Siphon Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Change of Plans
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Didn't Say Please
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Dream Fracture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Convolute
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Cut a Deal
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Lingering Souls
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Crux of Fate
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Legions to Ashes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ultima
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Phantoms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exterminatus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Liturgy of Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flay Essence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Tome of Legends
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thief's Knife
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Champions from Beyond
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Curiosity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Stunning Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Card Collection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Temple of the False God
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Relic of Legends
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
White Auracite
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Demolition Field
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Evolving Wilds
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Sunken Hollow
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Glacial Fortress
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Mire
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Port Town
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Underground River
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Choked Estuary
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Fetid Heath
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Sunken Ruins
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Capital City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy