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

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ophidian Eye
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Unwind
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Dismember
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Snuff Out
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Curiosity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Vindicate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Lyse Hext
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Tataru Taru
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Transpose
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Undermine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Punish Ignorance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Absorb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Forbid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Guile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Shortcut
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Divine Reckoning
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Decode Transmissions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Circle of Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Memories Returning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Baral's Expertise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Soul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Legions to Ashes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crawlspace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Observed Stasis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Vile Consumption
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Link
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cathar's Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Griffin Aerie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Arrest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Accord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Link
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hissing Miasma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Aura of Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
White Auracite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bandit's Haul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bounty Board
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Misleading Signpost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Tundra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Ruins
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy