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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Vengeful Villagers
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
73%inclusion79 decks108 decks
65%synergy
Snuff Out
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Unwind
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Dismember
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Ophidian Eye
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Rewind
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
-17%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Vindicate
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Lyse Hext
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
23%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Krile Baldesion
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Transpose
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Disallow
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Render Silent
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Lethal Scheme
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Misdirection
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Press the Enemy
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Refute
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Circle of Power
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Cleansing Nova
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Final Judgment
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Damn
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Stock Up
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Observed Stasis
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Treachery
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion98 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion94 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-27%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion105 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion102 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
5%synergy