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

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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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Swat Away
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lyse Hext
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Snuff Out
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
73%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Krile Baldesion
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Vindicate
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tataru Taru
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Observed Stasis
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Transpose
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Cleansing Nova
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Lethal Scheme
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Thancred Waters
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Baleful Strix
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Murderous Rider
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
The Destined White Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
The Destined Thief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sublime Epiphany
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Dig Through Time
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Into the Story
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Drain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Espers to Magicite
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Syncopate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Syphon Mind
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Circle of Power
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Cut a Deal
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Final Judgment
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Lingering Souls
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Crux of Fate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ultima
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Memories Returning
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Damn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Tome of Legends
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Heroes' Podium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Champions from Beyond
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Curiosity
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Prison
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Ophidian Eye
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
12%synergy
White Auracite
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Coveted Jewel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Ruins
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Mire
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Fetid Heath
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Choked Estuary
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Demolition Field
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Ash Barrens
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy