Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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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MTGStocks
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blight Rot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Omni-Changeling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transpose
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Snuff Out
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Circle of Power
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Lyse Hext
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Lethal Scheme
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Propaganda
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
62%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Cleansing Nova
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Murderous Rider
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Baleful Strix
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Thancred Waters
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Krile Baldesion
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Tataru Taru
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Loyal Subordinate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Xande, Dark Mage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Into the Story
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Press the Enemy
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Undermine
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Eject
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Unravel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interference
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Charm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Riot Control
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Summary Dismissal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Final Judgment
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Rite of Replication
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Cut a Deal
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Lingering Souls
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Risky Shortcut
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Crux of Fate
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Relm's Sketching
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Risky Research
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Curiosity
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Champions from Beyond
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Greed
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Temple of the False God
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
White Auracite
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Coveted Jewel
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Underground River
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Sunken Hollow
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Port Town
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Choked Estuary
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Fetid Heath
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Sunken Ruins
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Desolate Mire
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Ash Barrens
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Demolition Field
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-45%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-44%synergy