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
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion116 decks158 decks
65%synergy
Unwind
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Ophidian Eye
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Dismember
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
60%inclusion88 decks146 decks
51%synergy
Rewind
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion122 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
75%inclusion118 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion98 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion94 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion86 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Vindicate
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Lyse Hext
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
12%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Krile Baldesion
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Thancred Waters
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Transpose
41%inclusion60 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Disallow
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Undermine
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Lethal Scheme
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Absorb
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Refute
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Circle of Power
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Cleansing Nova
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Final Judgment
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Damn
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Observed Stasis
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion147 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion144 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-23%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion155 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion154 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion151 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion151 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion94 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
56%inclusion89 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion72 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
1%synergy