Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Reaping Willow
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
72%inclusion192 decks266 decks
64%synergy
Propaganda
85%inclusion226 decks266 decks
58%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
66%inclusion170 decks257 decks
56%synergy
Vindicate
65%inclusion173 decks266 decks
55%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
66%inclusion175 decks266 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
61%inclusion161 decks266 decks
54%synergy
Void Rend
86%inclusion230 decks266 decks
52%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
61%inclusion157 decks257 decks
52%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
60%inclusion153 decks257 decks
51%synergy
Lyse Hext
59%inclusion152 decks257 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion187 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Transpose
54%inclusion139 decks257 decks
46%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
54%inclusion139 decks257 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion143 decks266 decks
48%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
54%inclusion138 decks257 decks
47%synergy
Curiosity
48%inclusion129 decks266 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion126 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Cleansing Nova
47%inclusion124 decks266 decks
42%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
44%inclusion116 decks266 decks
38%synergy
Circle of Power
44%inclusion112 decks257 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion103 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion79 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion67 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion56 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion44 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion34 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
42%inclusion107 decks257 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
35%inclusion94 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion88 decks257 decks
26%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion89 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion88 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Krile Baldesion
33%inclusion84 decks257 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion85 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
29%inclusion78 decks266 decks
21%synergy
Thancred Waters
22%inclusion56 decks257 decks
19%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion54 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion50 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
19%inclusion48 decks257 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
17%inclusion43 decks257 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
14%inclusion37 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion36 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
12%inclusion30 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion26 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
9.3%inclusion24 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Absolute Virtue
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Hope Estheim
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
42%inclusion112 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion110 decks266 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion102 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
38%inclusion101 decks266 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion96 decks266 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion88 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion86 decks266 decks
27%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
32%inclusion84 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion81 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion74 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion67 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion64 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion63 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion59 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Undermine
22%inclusion59 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion49 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion46 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion46 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion44 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Into the Story
17%inclusion44 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion40 decks266 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion31 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Absorb
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Despair
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
39%inclusion105 decks266 decks
36%synergy
Final Judgment
29%inclusion78 decks266 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Replication
24%inclusion64 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion63 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Cut a Deal
22%inclusion59 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion50 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Crux of Fate
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion31 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Souls
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion26 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
-13%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
-13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion85 decks257 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion60 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion55 decks257 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion48 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
15%inclusion38 decks257 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion35 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion34 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.2%inclusion21 decks257 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
42%inclusion107 decks257 decks
36%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion86 decks257 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion89 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
33%inclusion87 decks266 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion82 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Ophidian Eye
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion45 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion40 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Champions from Beyond
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion26 decks266 decks
0%synergy
As Foretold
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
-12%synergy
Phyresis
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.8%inclusion18 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
20%inclusion52 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion125 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
46%inclusion123 decks266 decks
42%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion102 decks266 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion34 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion249 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion246 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion193 decks266 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion186 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion178 decks266 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion169 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
55%inclusion145 decks266 decks
49%synergy
White Auracite
30%inclusion78 decks257 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion56 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion54 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
-18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-24%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion264 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion262 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion261 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion252 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion229 decks266 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
83%inclusion220 decks266 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
82%inclusion219 decks266 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion217 decks266 decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
77%inclusion205 decks266 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion205 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
74%inclusion197 decks266 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
72%inclusion192 decks266 decks
39%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion167 decks266 decks
46%synergy
Choked Estuary
63%inclusion167 decks266 decks
46%synergy
Sunken Ruins
61%inclusion162 decks266 decks
53%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
61%inclusion161 decks266 decks
50%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion158 decks266 decks
47%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion151 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion139 decks266 decks
37%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
52%inclusion139 decks266 decks
38%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion131 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Desolate Mire
48%inclusion127 decks266 decks
41%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
41%inclusion109 decks266 decks
37%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
41%inclusion108 decks266 decks
36%synergy
Demolition Field
39%inclusion105 decks266 decks
35%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
38%inclusion100 decks266 decks
33%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion88 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion69 decks266 decks
-25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion67 decks266 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
-26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion49 decks266 decks
-31%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion46 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
-32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-32%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
2%synergy