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

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
72%inclusion79 decks109 decks
65%synergy
Snuff Out
72%inclusion79 decks109 decks
65%synergy
Unwind
64%inclusion70 decks109 decks
59%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Dismember
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
50%synergy
Rewind
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
72%inclusion79 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
-19%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Vindicate
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Lyse Hext
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
22%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Krile Baldesion
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Thancred Waters
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Transpose
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Disallow
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Render Silent
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Scheme
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Press the Enemy
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Absorb
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Refute
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Counterpoint
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Circle of Power
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Cleansing Nova
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Final Judgment
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Damn
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Time Wipe
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Observed Stasis
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
0%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Treachery
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion99 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion94 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion75 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Legends
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-22%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-27%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion106 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion103 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion102 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Port Town
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
5%synergy