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

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
The Problem of Generic Commanders
How do you build a commander that doesn't really give you an idea of how to build it? Is it worth it to build a generic commander?
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MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.4%inclusion21 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.5%inclusion3 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
1.1%inclusion7 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Hideout
0.8%inclusion1 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
0.8%inclusion1 decks118 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
91%inclusion3.10K decks3.40K decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion2.92K decks3.40K decks
74%synergy
Dismember
73%inclusion2.50K decks3.40K decks
67%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion2.53K decks3.40K decks
67%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
72%inclusion2.46K decks3.40K decks
67%synergy
Snuff Out
75%inclusion2.56K decks3.40K decks
67%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion2.52K decks3.40K decks
66%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
74%inclusion2.52K decks3.40K decks
65%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
77%inclusion2.62K decks3.40K decks
58%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion2.08K decks3.40K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion2.79K decks3.40K decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion2.39K decks3.40K decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
70%inclusion2.37K decks3.40K decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion2.32K decks3.40K decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2.27K decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion2.24K decks3.40K decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion2.13K decks3.40K decks
43%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion2.04K decks3.40K decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
56%inclusion1.91K decks3.40K decks
42%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
56%inclusion1.90K decks3.40K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
91%inclusion3.10K decks3.40K decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion3.07K decks3.40K decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
87%inclusion2.96K decks3.40K decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
84%inclusion2.85K decks3.40K decks
71%synergy
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion2.71K decks3.40K decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion2.69K decks3.40K decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion2.59K decks3.40K decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion2.55K decks3.40K decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion2.40K decks3.40K decks
51%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
66%inclusion2.25K decks3.40K decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion1.86K decks3.40K decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion1.78K decks3.40K decks
43%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
52%inclusion1.76K decks3.40K decks
44%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion1.70K decks3.40K decks
41%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion1.46K decks3.40K decks
35%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion1.45K decks3.40K decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
41%inclusion1.40K decks3.40K decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion1.29K decks3.40K decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
37%inclusion1.12K decks3.07K decks
28%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion921 decks2.80K decks
25%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
33%inclusion906 decks2.79K decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion1.04K decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
30%inclusion373 decks1.23K decks
25%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
30%inclusion1.02K decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Mockingbird
28%inclusion953 decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion911 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Tandem Lookout
23%inclusion775 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
20%inclusion684 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion672 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
18%inclusion218 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion569 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion536 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion437 decks2.81K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion520 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion455 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Lyse Hext
11%inclusion317 decks2.79K decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion368 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion367 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion357 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.5%inclusion322 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
9.4%inclusion320 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
9.2%inclusion313 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.9%inclusion304 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Drana and Linvala
8.4%inclusion287 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.4%inclusion285 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.8%inclusion265 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
7.4%inclusion252 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion240 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.4%inclusion219 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
6.4%inclusion217 decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
6.3%inclusion179 decks2.82K decks
0%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.6%inclusion190 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
5.5%inclusion155 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion1.90K decks3.40K decks
43%synergy
Silence
54%inclusion1.82K decks3.40K decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion1.82K decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion1.77K decks3.40K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Consultation
51%inclusion1.74K decks3.40K decks
43%synergy
Tainted Pact
49%inclusion1.68K decks3.40K decks
42%synergy
Flusterstorm
49%inclusion1.67K decks3.40K decks
41%synergy
Mental Misstep
46%inclusion1.56K decks3.40K decks
39%synergy
Misdirection
41%inclusion1.38K decks3.40K decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion1.38K decks3.40K decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion1.38K decks3.40K decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion1.26K decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion1.24K decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1.14K decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Void Rend
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Unwind
28%inclusion944 decks3.40K decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion939 decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion919 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
27%inclusion913 decks3.40K decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion899 decks3.40K decks
-16%synergy
Submerge
24%inclusion807 decks3.40K decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion773 decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion623 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion604 decks3.40K decks
-24%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion514 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion495 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion447 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion433 decks3.40K decks
-13%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion428 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
12%inclusion416 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion383 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion367 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Undermine
10%inclusion357 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.5%inclusion322 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
9.4%inclusion319 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion309 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Transpose
8.9%inclusion248 decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.7%inclusion295 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion278 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion263 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.5%inclusion254 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.0%inclusion240 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion238 decks3.40K decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.5%inclusion220 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
6.3%inclusion214 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.6%inclusion189 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.3%inclusion180 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.2%inclusion177 decks3.40K decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion1.80K decks3.40K decks
45%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
35%inclusion1.21K decks3.40K decks
32%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
35%inclusion1.18K decks3.40K decks
31%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion961 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
28%inclusion950 decks3.40K decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion699 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion647 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion643 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
19%inclusion632 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion624 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion499 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion468 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion408 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion380 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion340 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion313 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
8.4%inclusion287 decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Massacre
7.8%inclusion265 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion242 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
6.8%inclusion231 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.6%inclusion226 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.4%inclusion218 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion200 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.40K decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion1.11K decks3.40K decks
23%synergy
Mindcrank
22%inclusion762 decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion742 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion613 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion553 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion431 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion356 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion332 decks3.40K decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.0%inclusion306 decks3.40K decks
-15%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.4%inclusion287 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.2%inclusion178 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
42%inclusion1.42K decks3.40K decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
40%inclusion1.35K decks3.40K decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion1.27K decks3.40K decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion1.09K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion918 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
27%inclusion904 decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion857 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
20%inclusion689 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion641 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion615 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion612 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion419 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion408 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion384 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.6%inclusion294 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion281 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.0%inclusion274 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.9%inclusion202 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.9%inclusion202 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
5.5%inclusion187 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.4%inclusion183 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.1%inclusion174 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion174 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
54%inclusion1.82K decks3.40K decks
45%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion387 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion1.64K decks3.40K decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion968 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion941 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion644 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion425 decks3.06K decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion350 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion330 decks3.40K decks
-17%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion315 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion273 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.6%inclusion258 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.2%inclusion244 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion189 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion186 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.1%inclusion175 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion3.34K decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion3.22K decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion2.63K decks3.40K decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion2.35K decks3.40K decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
65%inclusion2.22K decks3.40K decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion2K decks3.40K decks
52%synergy
Lotus Petal
58%inclusion1.98K decks3.40K decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion1.96K decks3.40K decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion1.75K decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
51%inclusion1.74K decks3.40K decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.67K decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion1.49K decks3.40K decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion602 decks3.40K decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion483 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion445 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion432 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion347 decks3.40K decks
-21%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion343 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.4%inclusion320 decks3.40K decks
-22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion173 decks1.86K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion301 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.1%inclusion241 decks3.40K decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.40K decks
-13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion3.29K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion3.29K decks3.40K decks
46%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion3.26K decks3.40K decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion3.24K decks3.40K decks
58%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion3.23K decks3.40K decks
79%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion3.23K decks3.40K decks
44%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion3.22K decks3.40K decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion3.21K decks3.40K decks
56%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion3.19K decks3.40K decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion3.18K decks3.40K decks
57%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion2.50K decks3.40K decks
60%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion2.48K decks3.40K decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion2.41K decks3.40K decks
37%synergy
Island
66%inclusion2.25K decks3.40K decks
-27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion2.17K decks3.40K decks
53%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion2.17K decks3.40K decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion2.17K decks3.40K decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion2.09K decks3.40K decks
50%synergy
Swamp
59%inclusion1.99K decks3.40K decks
-33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion1.92K decks3.40K decks
46%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion1.90K decks3.40K decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion1.84K decks3.40K decks
44%synergy
Plains
54%inclusion1.83K decks3.40K decks
-38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion1.83K decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
53%inclusion1.82K decks3.40K decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion1.80K decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion1.57K decks3.40K decks
36%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion1.50K decks3.40K decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion1.36K decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion1.17K decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion923 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion919 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion816 decks3.40K decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion717 decks3.40K decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion602 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion476 decks2.81K decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion468 decks3.40K decks
-23%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion463 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion450 decks3.40K decks
-28%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion444 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion432 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion412 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion408 decks3.40K decks
-28%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion386 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion380 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion357 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.7%inclusion296 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.4%inclusion287 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
8.3%inclusion282 decks3.40K decks
-46%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.2%inclusion280 decks3.40K decks
-12%synergy