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

Josh Nelson
Apr 13, 2026
Y'shtola Becomes #4 Most Popular Commander, Bumping Krenko
Y'shtola has bumped Krenko, Mob Boss to #5. Let's examine where Y'shtola is now, where she may be headed, and who she's up against!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.7%inclusion9 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Erode
2.9%inclusion7 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Brush Off
2.2%inclusion5 decks232 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion523 decks626 decks
74%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion484 decks626 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion434 decks626 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion483 decks626 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion392 decks626 decks
57%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion362 decks626 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion357 decks626 decks
52%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
59%inclusion369 decks626 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion362 decks626 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
54%inclusion335 decks626 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
73%inclusion460 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion421 decks626 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion406 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion387 decks626 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion380 decks626 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion342 decks626 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion321 decks626 decks
40%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion317 decks626 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion311 decks626 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion303 decks626 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion481 decks626 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion478 decks626 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion459 decks626 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion357 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion318 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion300 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion286 decks626 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion279 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion271 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion245 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion298 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion280 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
43%inclusion258 decks603 decks
33%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
42%inclusion260 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion251 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
36%inclusion216 decks604 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion209 decks626 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
33%inclusion196 decks603 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion202 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion193 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion187 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion177 decks603 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion159 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion148 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion139 decks603 decks
15%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
19%inclusion114 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion108 decks603 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
18%inclusion106 decks603 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion101 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion98 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion98 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion97 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion92 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion89 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion88 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion87 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion86 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion83 decks617 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion79 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion79 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion55 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion76 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion74 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion51 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion64 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion62 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.1%inclusion49 decks603 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.3%inclusion46 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.2%inclusion45 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
7.0%inclusion44 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.8%inclusion41 decks603 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.8%inclusion21 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Spellskite
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion334 decks626 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion258 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion248 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion240 decks626 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion237 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion236 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion224 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion217 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion200 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion197 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion191 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion169 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion165 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion163 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion161 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion154 decks603 decks
18%synergy
Undermine
25%inclusion158 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion149 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion148 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion146 decks626 decks
-19%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion132 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion116 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion112 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion99 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion96 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion93 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion92 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion90 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion88 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion70 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion69 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion66 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion58 decks626 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion57 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.6%inclusion54 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion49 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.0%inclusion50 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion47 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion44 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.1%inclusion38 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
5.6%inclusion35 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion35 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
35%inclusion217 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion196 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
31%inclusion193 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion185 decks626 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion170 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion166 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion137 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion115 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion100 decks603 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion101 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion100 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion91 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion83 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion80 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion68 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion68 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion68 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion63 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion61 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion58 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion53 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.5%inclusion47 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.5%inclusion47 decks626 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion45 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
-14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion27 decks446 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion36 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.4%inclusion32 decks590 decks
3%synergy
Final Judgment
5.3%inclusion33 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion141 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion131 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion110 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion103 decks626 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion102 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion100 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion98 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion90 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.3%inclusion56 decks603 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.2%inclusion43 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.6%inclusion35 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion238 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion237 decks626 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion208 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion204 decks626 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion150 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion141 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion114 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
17%inclusion105 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion95 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion91 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion81 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion76 decks603 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion74 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion70 decks603 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion69 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion50 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
7.8%inclusion49 decks626 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
7.0%inclusion44 decks626 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion38 decks626 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.8%inclusion36 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion235 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion77 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.1%inclusion32 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion349 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion247 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion193 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion129 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion119 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion113 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion104 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion87 decks617 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion74 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion60 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion54 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion45 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion39 decks603 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion606 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion574 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion488 decks626 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion465 decks626 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion423 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion301 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
37%inclusion229 decks626 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion210 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion144 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion103 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion113 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion102 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion97 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion91 decks626 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion81 decks626 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion79 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion74 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion61 decks626 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion52 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion49 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
6.6%inclusion40 decks603 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion32 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion618 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Island
93%inclusion584 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion577 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion567 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion521 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion518 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion517 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion428 decks626 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion425 decks626 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion421 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion417 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion397 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion382 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion364 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion362 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion336 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion334 decks626 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion323 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion321 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion314 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion278 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion273 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion267 decks626 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion258 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Sunken Ruins
39%inclusion242 decks626 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion227 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion213 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion208 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion205 decks626 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion204 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion191 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion165 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion162 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion159 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion155 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion144 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion140 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion134 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion132 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion131 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion129 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion127 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion125 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion123 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion122 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion121 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion120 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion120 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion112 decks626 decks
7%synergy