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

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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
3.6%inclusion3 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
75%inclusion211 decks280 decks
67%synergy
Snuff Out
73%inclusion203 decks280 decks
64%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion192 decks280 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
59%inclusion164 decks280 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion188 decks280 decks
53%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
59%inclusion164 decks280 decks
51%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion150 decks280 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion160 decks280 decks
48%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
48%inclusion133 decks280 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
51%inclusion142 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion186 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion153 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion151 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion145 decks280 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion142 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion141 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion138 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion123 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion122 decks280 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion121 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion176 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion174 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion170 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion129 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion123 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion121 decks280 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion120 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion117 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion117 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion112 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
43%inclusion120 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion110 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion81 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
30%inclusion74 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion81 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Lyse Hext
27%inclusion67 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion72 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion69 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
24%inclusion68 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion61 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion57 decks263 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
19%inclusion46 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Mockingbird
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
11%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Drana and Linvala
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Notion Thief
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion133 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion120 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion120 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion109 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Unwind
35%inclusion99 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion82 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion81 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Misdirection
28%inclusion78 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Rewind
27%inclusion75 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Pact
27%inclusion75 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion73 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion71 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Transpose
25%inclusion61 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion67 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion61 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Undermine
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion40 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Commandeer
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion69 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Circle of Power
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
-14%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
24%inclusion68 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion61 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion40 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion89 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion84 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion66 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
As Foretold
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion107 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion131 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion111 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion31 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion265 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion254 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion207 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion186 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion148 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion109 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion94 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion85 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion84 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion71 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion69 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion63 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
-23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
White Auracite
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion275 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Island
83%inclusion232 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion221 decks280 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion221 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion218 decks280 decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion217 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
77%inclusion215 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion189 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion189 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion187 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion181 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion171 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion150 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion140 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion134 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion133 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion133 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion132 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
46%inclusion129 decks280 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion128 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion123 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion117 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion109 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion107 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
38%inclusion106 decks280 decks
-17%synergy
Scrubland
36%inclusion100 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Underground Sea
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Tundra
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion89 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion82 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
29%inclusion81 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion78 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion77 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion57 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion57 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
3%synergy