Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Voracious Tome-Skimmer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flusterstorm
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Mental Misstep
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Tainted Pact
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Imperial Seal
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Demonic Consultation
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Silence
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Swan Song
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Remora
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Deadly Rollick
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
75%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Grand Abolisher
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Opposition Agent
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Displacer Kitten
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Mockingbird
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Voice of Victory
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Tataru Taru
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Dismember
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Pact of Negation
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Snuff Out
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Misdirection
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Retraction Helix
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Submerge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Commandeer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Banishing Knack
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Delay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Timetwister
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Cursed Totem
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Mindcrank
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Runestone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Curiosity
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Blind Obedience
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Ophidian Eye
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mirrormade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Island
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-50%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Swamp
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-63%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-70%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-24%synergy