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

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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.7%inclusion2 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
0.9%inclusion1 decks108 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
83%inclusion298 decks358 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion275 decks358 decks
69%synergy
Dismember
72%inclusion256 decks358 decks
66%synergy
Deadly Rollick
79%inclusion284 decks358 decks
66%synergy
Ophidian Eye
66%inclusion236 decks358 decks
62%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion206 decks358 decks
52%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
58%inclusion209 decks358 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
55%inclusion197 decks358 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion210 decks358 decks
50%synergy
Unwind
54%inclusion194 decks358 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
69%inclusion247 decks358 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion236 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
66%inclusion236 decks358 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion231 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion229 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
56%inclusion199 decks358 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion195 decks358 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion191 decks358 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
53%inclusion188 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion175 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
78%inclusion280 decks358 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion280 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion268 decks358 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion205 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion188 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion181 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion170 decks358 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion167 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion143 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion136 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion173 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
43%inclusion155 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion152 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
42%inclusion138 decks331 decks
31%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
37%inclusion132 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
36%inclusion118 decks332 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion114 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Lyse Hext
31%inclusion103 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion103 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion89 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion91 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
23%inclusion81 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion81 decks358 decks
21%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion73 decks358 decks
16%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
19%inclusion64 decks332 decks
13%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
18%inclusion60 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
16%inclusion52 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion44 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion202 decks358 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion159 decks358 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion151 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion141 decks358 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion140 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion133 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion123 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion118 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion115 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion109 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion107 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion106 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion101 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion97 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion87 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion92 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion90 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion86 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Misdirection
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion80 decks358 decks
-19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
-12%synergy
Overkill
8.5%inclusion27 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Brainsurge
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
34%inclusion120 decks358 decks
30%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion118 decks358 decks
30%synergy
Vindicate
32%inclusion113 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Risky Shortcut
30%inclusion107 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion105 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion90 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Circle of Power
20%inclusion65 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Damn
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
-13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Massacre
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion96 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Mindcrank
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion49 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.1%inclusion17 decks332 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion169 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
42%inclusion149 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion125 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion105 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion88 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion79 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion70 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
20%inclusion70 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Observed Stasis
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
As Foretold
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
32%inclusion114 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion197 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion168 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion123 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion71 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion54 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion347 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion325 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion278 decks358 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion261 decks358 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion232 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion174 decks358 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion121 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
32%inclusion116 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion57 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
-26%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion351 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion336 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion332 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion328 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion298 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion297 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion295 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion264 decks358 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion262 decks358 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion243 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion239 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion228 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion226 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion209 decks358 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion207 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion204 decks358 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion202 decks358 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion199 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion189 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
51%inclusion184 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion159 decks358 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion157 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion153 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
41%inclusion145 decks358 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion137 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion133 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Ruins
34%inclusion123 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion118 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion109 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion103 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
27%inclusion96 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion87 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion86 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion85 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion84 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion82 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion77 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
1%synergy