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

Josh Nelson
Apr 13, 2026
Y'shtola Becomes #4 Most Popular Commander, Bumping Krenko
Y'shtola has bumped Krenko, Mob Boss to #5. Let's examine where Y'shtola is now, where she may be headed, and who she's up against!
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Decorum Dissertation
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
74%inclusion125 decks169 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion120 decks169 decks
62%synergy
Unwind
63%inclusion107 decks169 decks
57%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
59%inclusion93 decks157 decks
50%synergy
Ophidian Eye
55%inclusion93 decks169 decks
50%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Dismember
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Rewind
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
78%inclusion131 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion101 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
75%inclusion127 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion104 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion100 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
54%inclusion84 decks157 decks
44%synergy
Vindicate
53%inclusion90 decks169 decks
42%synergy
Lyse Hext
52%inclusion82 decks157 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
45%inclusion71 decks157 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion91 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion74 decks169 decks
38%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
39%inclusion61 decks157 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
25%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
27%inclusion43 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Krile Baldesion
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Transpose
41%inclusion65 decks157 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Disallow
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion56 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Undermine
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
-19%synergy
Lethal Scheme
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Press the Enemy
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Absorb
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Counterpoint
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion73 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Circle of Power
37%inclusion58 decks157 decks
30%synergy
Risky Shortcut
36%inclusion60 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Cleansing Nova
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Final Judgment
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Damn
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Reanimate
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion74 decks169 decks
38%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion60 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Observed Stasis
28%inclusion44 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Vile Consumption
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion158 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion154 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion114 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion113 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion100 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion91 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Legends
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion167 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion165 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion162 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion161 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion110 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion108 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion106 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion103 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion102 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion101 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion100 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion98 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
58%inclusion98 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion79 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion77 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion77 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion76 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion71 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
6%synergy