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

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Dec 23, 2025
Lower Life Totals on a Budget With Y'shtola, Night's Blessed in Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed is one of the most popular commanders of 2025. But is she still good when you build her on a budget?
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Mai, Scornful Striker
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
4.3%inclusion4 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
3.4%inclusion3 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Ember Island Production
3.4%inclusion3 decks89 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
75%inclusion161 decks216 decks
67%synergy
Propaganda
85%inclusion184 decks216 decks
59%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
65%inclusion134 decks207 decks
54%synergy
Vindicate
63%inclusion137 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Void Rend
87%inclusion187 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
58%inclusion126 decks216 decks
52%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
61%inclusion127 decks207 decks
52%synergy
Lyse Hext
60%inclusion125 decks207 decks
51%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
61%inclusion132 decks216 decks
50%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
58%inclusion120 decks207 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion156 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion117 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
53%inclusion110 decks207 decks
45%synergy
Transpose
53%inclusion109 decks207 decks
44%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion112 decks216 decks
44%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
51%inclusion106 decks207 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion100 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Cleansing Nova
45%inclusion97 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
44%inclusion96 decks216 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion93 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion96 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion66 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
39%inclusion81 decks207 decks
33%synergy
Baleful Strix
39%inclusion84 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
37%inclusion79 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion68 decks207 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Krile Baldesion
31%inclusion65 decks207 decks
27%synergy
Murderous Rider
30%inclusion65 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
23%inclusion47 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Thancred Waters
21%inclusion44 decks207 decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion43 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
16%inclusion33 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
15%inclusion32 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Windborn Muse
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Absolute Virtue
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Unwind
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
39%inclusion84 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion78 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion58 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion52 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
22%inclusion48 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
-20%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Story
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Slaughter
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Counterpoint
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
41%inclusion88 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Circle of Power
41%inclusion84 decks207 decks
34%synergy
Final Judgment
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Cut a Deal
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
19%inclusion42 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion30 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-13%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Damn
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Petition
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
32%inclusion67 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
22%inclusion45 decks207 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion29 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
42%inclusion86 decks207 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion75 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
34%inclusion70 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
32%inclusion70 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Ophidian Eye
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Champions from Beyond
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion95 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion200 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion200 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion158 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion151 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion142 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion133 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Relic of Legends
58%inclusion125 decks216 decks
53%synergy
White Auracite
29%inclusion59 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
-19%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-25%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion215 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion213 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion213 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion204 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion186 decks216 decks
47%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
83%inclusion180 decks216 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
82%inclusion178 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion176 decks216 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion167 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion163 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
73%inclusion158 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
72%inclusion156 decks216 decks
40%synergy
Sunken Ruins
64%inclusion138 decks216 decks
56%synergy
Choked Estuary
63%inclusion136 decks216 decks
47%synergy
Fetid Heath
62%inclusion133 decks216 decks
50%synergy
Port Town
61%inclusion132 decks216 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
61%inclusion132 decks216 decks
51%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
56%inclusion122 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion122 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
56%inclusion121 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion112 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Desolate Mire
51%inclusion110 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
41%inclusion88 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
36%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
40%inclusion86 decks216 decks
36%synergy
Demolition Field
38%inclusion83 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion70 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion52 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion52 decks216 decks
-26%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion52 decks216 decks
-26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
-35%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-31%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-30%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-3%synergy