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

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Dec 23, 2025
Lower Life Totals on a Budget With Y'shtola, Night's Blessed in Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed is one of the most popular commanders of 2025. But is she still good when you build her on a budget?
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Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
77%inclusion80 decks104 decks
69%synergy
Ophidian Eye
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
63%synergy
Curiosity
70%inclusion73 decks104 decks
63%synergy
Dismember
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
62%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
60%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
53%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
50%synergy
Unwind
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
48%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
72%inclusion75 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Void Rend
70%inclusion73 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-27%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Lyse Hext
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
33%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Krile Baldesion
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Thancred Waters
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Rewind
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Dig Through Time
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Transpose
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Undermine
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
-14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
-23%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Commandeer
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Curtains' Call
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Memory Deluge
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Unexplained Absence
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Farewell
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Vindicate
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Risky Shortcut
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Circle of Power
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-10%synergy
Damn
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Observed Stasis
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Vile Consumption
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Soul Barrier
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion90 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion85 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
-17%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Misleading Signpost
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion95 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion94 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion92 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion90 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
87%inclusion90 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion89 decks104 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion88 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion87 decks104 decks
48%synergy
Raffine's Tower
80%inclusion83 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion75 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
68%inclusion71 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
62%inclusion64 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
45%synergy
Scrubland
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Meticulous Archive
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
-23%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
-19%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
10%synergy