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
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Reaping Willow
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
72%inclusion191 decks265 decks
64%synergy
Propaganda
85%inclusion225 decks265 decks
57%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
66%inclusion168 decks256 decks
56%synergy
Vindicate
64%inclusion170 decks265 decks
54%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
65%inclusion173 decks265 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
59%inclusion157 decks265 decks
52%synergy
Void Rend
86%inclusion229 decks265 decks
52%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
61%inclusion156 decks256 decks
51%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
59%inclusion152 decks256 decks
51%synergy
Lyse Hext
59%inclusion151 decks256 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion186 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
55%inclusion140 decks256 decks
47%synergy
Transpose
54%inclusion137 decks256 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion141 decks265 decks
48%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
52%inclusion134 decks256 decks
46%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion129 decks265 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion125 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Cleansing Nova
47%inclusion124 decks265 decks
42%synergy
Circle of Power
44%inclusion112 decks256 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion113 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion77 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion68 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion57 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion46 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
-10%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
41%inclusion106 decks256 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
35%inclusion93 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion87 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
34%inclusion90 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion87 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Krile Baldesion
32%inclusion82 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion83 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
30%inclusion79 decks265 decks
22%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
22%inclusion57 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Thancred Waters
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion51 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
18%inclusion46 decks256 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
16%inclusion42 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion43 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion38 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion38 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion36 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion26 decks265 decks
-5%synergy
Spark Double
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Absolute Virtue
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Hope Estheim
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Unwind
41%inclusion109 decks265 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion101 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
37%inclusion99 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Dig Through Time
37%inclusion97 decks265 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion89 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion87 decks265 decks
28%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion82 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
30%inclusion80 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion73 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion65 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion64 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion63 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion58 decks265 decks
-20%synergy
Undermine
22%inclusion57 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion57 decks265 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion49 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Into the Story
16%inclusion43 decks265 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion40 decks265 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion38 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion28 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
-13%synergy
Utter End
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Slaughter
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
40%inclusion106 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Final Judgment
29%inclusion77 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Risky Shortcut
23%inclusion62 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
23%inclusion61 decks265 decks
21%synergy
Cut a Deal
22%inclusion58 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion50 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Crux of Fate
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Lingering Souls
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
-13%synergy
Read the Bones
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Ringsight
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Damn
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
-13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Stock Up
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
42%inclusion112 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion85 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion65 decks265 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion60 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
40%inclusion103 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion87 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion84 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
32%inclusion86 decks265 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion83 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion68 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
26%inclusion68 decks265 decks
21%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion48 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion38 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Champions from Beyond
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion28 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion26 decks265 decks
0%synergy
As Foretold
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
-13%synergy
Phyresis
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormade
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
20%inclusion54 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion123 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
46%inclusion122 decks265 decks
42%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion49 decks265 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion247 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion245 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion190 decks265 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion184 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion177 decks265 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion168 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
54%inclusion144 decks265 decks
48%synergy
White Auracite
30%inclusion77 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion57 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion54 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
-18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
-24%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion263 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion261 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion260 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion251 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion228 decks265 decks
45%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
82%inclusion218 decks265 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
82%inclusion218 decks265 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion217 decks265 decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion206 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion205 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
74%inclusion197 decks265 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
72%inclusion192 decks265 decks
39%synergy
Choked Estuary
63%inclusion167 decks265 decks
47%synergy
Port Town
62%inclusion165 decks265 decks
45%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
60%inclusion160 decks265 decks
50%synergy
Sunken Ruins
60%inclusion160 decks265 decks
52%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion156 decks265 decks
47%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion148 decks265 decks
28%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
52%inclusion139 decks265 decks
38%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion138 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion129 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Desolate Mire
48%inclusion127 decks265 decks
42%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
40%inclusion107 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
40%inclusion107 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Demolition Field
38%inclusion101 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
37%inclusion99 decks265 decks
33%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion88 decks265 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion71 decks265 decks
-24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion68 decks265 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion67 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion67 decks265 decks
-25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion52 decks265 decks
-30%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion26 decks265 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
-8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
-32%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
-31%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
-32%synergy