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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.0%inclusion7 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Erode
2.6%inclusion6 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Brush Off
2.3%inclusion5 decks218 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion517 decks618 decks
74%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion474 decks618 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion426 decks618 decks
62%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion473 decks618 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion384 decks618 decks
57%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion353 decks618 decks
52%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion356 decks618 decks
52%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
59%inclusion365 decks618 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion357 decks618 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
53%inclusion330 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
74%inclusion459 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
68%inclusion418 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion399 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion382 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion373 decks618 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion335 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion314 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion313 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion306 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion300 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion472 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion472 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion452 decks618 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion351 decks618 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion307 decks618 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion297 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion287 decks618 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion272 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion265 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion237 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion292 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion270 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
43%inclusion257 decks595 decks
33%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
41%inclusion255 decks618 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion247 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
36%inclusion214 decks596 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion207 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
33%inclusion194 decks595 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion199 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion186 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion186 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion178 decks595 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion156 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion149 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion138 decks595 decks
15%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
19%inclusion113 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion116 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion109 decks595 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion113 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion104 decks595 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion98 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion90 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion89 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion88 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion81 decks609 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion81 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion76 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion51 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion50 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion63 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.2%inclusion49 decks595 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.9%inclusion41 decks595 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Spellskite
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion328 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion257 decks618 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion243 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion234 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion233 decks618 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion231 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion220 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion213 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion198 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion193 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion184 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion167 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion164 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion162 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion161 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion159 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion153 decks595 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion151 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion145 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion144 decks618 decks
-19%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion127 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion116 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion110 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion97 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion89 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion87 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion77 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion76 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion69 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion66 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
8.4%inclusion49 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.1%inclusion50 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
8.1%inclusion50 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.8%inclusion48 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion48 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
35%inclusion217 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion199 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
31%inclusion191 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion183 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion168 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion165 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion135 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion115 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion100 decks595 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion102 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion96 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion89 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion82 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion67 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion66 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion66 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion61 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion59 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion56 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
-9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.5%inclusion40 decks618 decks
-14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.7%inclusion33 decks582 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion127 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion109 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion101 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion99 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion88 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.2%inclusion55 decks595 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion233 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion232 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion205 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion202 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion148 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion139 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion112 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
17%inclusion103 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion92 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion82 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion76 decks595 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion73 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion70 decks595 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion59 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.4%inclusion52 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.8%inclusion48 decks618 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
37%inclusion230 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion76 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion345 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion239 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion190 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion130 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion111 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion102 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion85 decks609 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion72 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion60 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion56 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.4%inclusion52 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion40 decks595 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion40 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion597 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion566 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion481 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion457 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion418 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion297 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion225 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion205 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion100 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion109 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion100 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion86 decks618 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion81 decks618 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion75 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion74 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion67 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion59 decks618 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion49 decks618 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion42 decks595 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.5%inclusion40 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion610 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Island
93%inclusion577 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion573 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion565 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion510 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion509 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion507 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion421 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
68%inclusion419 decks618 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion416 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion407 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion389 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion379 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion362 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion361 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion334 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion328 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion315 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion313 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion309 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion276 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion271 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion266 decks618 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion257 decks618 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Ruins
39%inclusion240 decks618 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion219 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion214 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion206 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion206 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion196 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion186 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion163 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion160 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion159 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion151 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion143 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion137 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion130 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion130 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion128 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion125 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion125 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion123 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion123 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion121 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion116 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion114 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion112 decks618 decks
7%synergy