Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Ophidian Eye
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Snuff Out
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Unwind
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Force of Negation
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Dismember
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Void Rend
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Lyse Hext
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Tataru Taru
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Krile Baldesion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Rewind
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Sink into Stupor
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Undermine
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Transpose
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Submerge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Misdirection
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Render Silent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Foil
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Perplex
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Mindcrank
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Crawlspace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Misleading Signpost
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Raffine's Tower
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy