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

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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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Voracious Tome-Skimmer
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.5%inclusion7 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Identity
1.0%inclusion2 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.0%inclusion2 decks200 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
78%inclusion389 decks496 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion337 decks496 decks
60%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
64%inclusion306 decks476 decks
54%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion270 decks496 decks
50%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
54%inclusion268 decks496 decks
49%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
59%inclusion280 decks476 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion378 decks496 decks
49%synergy
Lyse Hext
57%inclusion273 decks476 decks
48%synergy
Unwind
54%inclusion269 decks496 decks
48%synergy
Dismember
53%inclusion261 decks496 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion388 decks496 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion302 decks496 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion292 decks496 decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion281 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
54%inclusion269 decks496 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
53%inclusion263 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion252 decks496 decks
36%synergy
Transpose
49%inclusion232 decks476 decks
41%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
48%inclusion228 decks476 decks
39%synergy
Vindicate
47%inclusion234 decks496 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion190 decks496 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion178 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion177 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion155 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion128 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion120 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion94 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion78 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion77 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion73 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Alphinaud Leveilleur
41%inclusion197 decks476 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion194 decks496 decks
32%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
39%inclusion193 decks496 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
39%inclusion191 decks496 decks
33%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
38%inclusion182 decks476 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion187 decks496 decks
30%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
34%inclusion161 decks476 decks
28%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion160 decks496 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion157 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion141 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
27%inclusion136 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion119 decks476 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion119 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion114 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion114 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion98 decks476 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion97 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Krile Baldesion
18%inclusion88 decks476 decks
14%synergy
Murderous Rider
18%inclusion90 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion87 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion74 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Thancred Waters
14%inclusion67 decks476 decks
11%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion67 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion65 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion65 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion58 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
12%inclusion55 decks476 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
11%inclusion53 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion51 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion49 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.5%inclusion47 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
8.2%inclusion39 decks476 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.1%inclusion40 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7.8%inclusion37 decks476 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.0%inclusion29 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
5.9%inclusion28 decks476 decks
4%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
5.8%inclusion29 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.8%inclusion29 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.3%inclusion25 decks476 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Rewind
46%inclusion229 decks496 decks
41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion179 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
33%inclusion165 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion155 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion151 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Lethal Scheme
29%inclusion146 decks496 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion144 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion142 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion142 decks496 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion139 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
27%inclusion136 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion125 decks496 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion116 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion102 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion100 decks496 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion99 decks496 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion97 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion89 decks496 decks
-24%synergy
Press the Enemy
18%inclusion88 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion84 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion84 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion80 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter
15%inclusion74 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion74 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion70 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion66 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion59 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Absorb
12%inclusion59 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion57 decks496 decks
-8%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion51 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion51 decks496 decks
-7%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.5%inclusion47 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion45 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Brainsurge
8.9%inclusion44 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
8.7%inclusion43 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion42 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
-13%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.8%inclusion29 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion27 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Perplex
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion228 decks496 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion202 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Circle of Power
38%inclusion182 decks476 decks
31%synergy
Risky Shortcut
36%inclusion179 decks496 decks
32%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion159 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Syphon Mind
28%inclusion141 decks496 decks
25%synergy
Cleansing Nova
26%inclusion127 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
24%inclusion117 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion96 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion85 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
17%inclusion78 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Final Judgment
15%inclusion73 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion66 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion60 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion57 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion56 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion48 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.5%inclusion42 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.1%inclusion40 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion24 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
-10%synergy
Read the Bones
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Damn
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
34%inclusion170 decks496 decks
29%synergy
Norn's Annex
30%inclusion147 decks496 decks
26%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
25%inclusion121 decks476 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion109 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
19%inclusion91 decks476 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion71 decks496 decks
-8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion63 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion58 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion54 decks476 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
11%inclusion50 decks476 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion49 decks496 decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion47 decks476 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.5%inclusion47 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.1%inclusion40 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.5%inclusion31 decks476 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
42%inclusion208 decks496 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion207 decks496 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
39%inclusion191 decks496 decks
33%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
31%inclusion149 decks476 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion153 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Observed Stasis
29%inclusion139 decks476 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion141 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion119 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion107 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion80 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion77 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion75 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion55 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion53 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion50 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.5%inclusion47 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.1%inclusion45 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion45 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.7%inclusion32 decks476 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion85 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion275 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion144 decks496 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion120 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion97 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion82 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion58 decks476 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion55 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion54 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion54 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion52 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion48 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion457 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion453 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion345 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion330 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion314 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion280 decks496 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
49%inclusion245 decks496 decks
44%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion172 decks496 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion112 decks496 decks
-11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion85 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion102 decks496 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion94 decks476 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion93 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion58 decks496 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion54 decks496 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion48 decks496 decks
-24%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion43 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.7%inclusion43 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion486 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion486 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion480 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion476 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion345 decks496 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion341 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion339 decks496 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion335 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
66%inclusion328 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion327 decks496 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion298 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion288 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion276 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion274 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion262 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
48%inclusion240 decks496 decks
40%synergy
Raffine's Tower
46%inclusion230 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion226 decks496 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion217 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion207 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion192 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion187 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion179 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion179 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion178 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion174 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion171 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion169 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion168 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion168 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion166 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion155 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion153 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion150 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion149 decks496 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion148 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
28%inclusion138 decks496 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion130 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion125 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion105 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion102 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
20%inclusion98 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion93 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
18%inclusion91 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion87 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion82 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion79 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion71 decks496 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion70 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion67 decks496 decks
0%synergy