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

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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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Glen Elendra's Answer
2.1%inclusion4 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Dream Harvest
1.1%inclusion2 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.1%inclusion2 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.6%inclusion2 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion415 decks497 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion381 decks497 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion352 decks497 decks
65%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion389 decks497 decks
64%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion312 decks497 decks
58%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
58%inclusion287 decks497 decks
53%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
60%inclusion298 decks497 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion281 decks497 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion281 decks497 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion281 decks497 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
72%inclusion359 decks497 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion332 decks497 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion324 decks497 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion312 decks497 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion310 decks497 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion264 decks497 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion258 decks497 decks
40%synergy
Unwind
52%inclusion258 decks497 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion254 decks497 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion240 decks497 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion384 decks497 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion382 decks497 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion372 decks497 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion284 decks497 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion248 decks497 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion240 decks497 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion237 decks497 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion225 decks497 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion209 decks497 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion185 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion235 decks497 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion224 decks497 decks
18%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
43%inclusion216 decks497 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion208 decks497 decks
34%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
41%inclusion194 decks473 decks
31%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
37%inclusion177 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
35%inclusion172 decks497 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion167 decks497 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
32%inclusion152 decks473 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion153 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion146 decks497 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
28%inclusion134 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion123 decks497 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion119 decks497 decks
18%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
21%inclusion97 decks473 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
20%inclusion101 decks497 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion94 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
19%inclusion88 decks473 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion89 decks497 decks
13%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
17%inclusion81 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion77 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion77 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion75 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion73 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion70 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion39 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion67 decks497 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion63 decks488 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion63 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion63 decks497 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion61 decks497 decks
-8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion59 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion57 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion57 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion56 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion51 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion49 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion42 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.6%inclusion36 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.2%inclusion36 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
7.0%inclusion35 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
6.6%inclusion33 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.4%inclusion32 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.2%inclusion31 decks497 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.0%inclusion30 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.0%inclusion30 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.6%inclusion28 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion269 decks497 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion214 decks497 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion202 decks497 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion192 decks497 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion188 decks497 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion183 decks497 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion174 decks497 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion174 decks497 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion167 decks497 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion156 decks497 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion155 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion141 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion139 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Transpose
27%inclusion127 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion131 decks497 decks
1%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion130 decks497 decks
23%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion127 decks497 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion116 decks497 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion115 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion111 decks497 decks
-20%synergy
Misdirection
22%inclusion110 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion91 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion88 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion83 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion82 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion78 decks497 decks
15%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion75 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion74 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion69 decks497 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion64 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion58 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion57 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion55 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion55 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion52 decks497 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.5%inclusion47 decks497 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion46 decks497 decks
-11%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.9%inclusion44 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
8.7%inclusion43 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.5%inclusion42 decks497 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter
8.2%inclusion41 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.8%inclusion39 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.6%inclusion38 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion38 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
7.6%inclusion35 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.4%inclusion37 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion35 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.4%inclusion32 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.2%inclusion31 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
5.8%inclusion29 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
33%inclusion166 decks497 decks
23%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion157 decks497 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion156 decks497 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion141 decks497 decks
15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
28%inclusion140 decks497 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion129 decks497 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion107 decks497 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion87 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion82 decks473 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion85 decks497 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion70 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion70 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion63 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion60 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion58 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion56 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion53 decks497 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion51 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion50 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion49 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion48 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion44 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion43 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion41 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.6%inclusion38 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion36 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Damn
7.0%inclusion35 decks497 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
6.4%inclusion32 decks497 decks
-10%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.0%inclusion30 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Final Judgment
5.6%inclusion28 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.4%inclusion25 decks459 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion114 decks497 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion100 decks497 decks
-2%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion97 decks497 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion81 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion78 decks497 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion77 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion76 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion70 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.1%inclusion33 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.2%inclusion31 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.2%inclusion31 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.4%inclusion27 decks497 decks
-3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
41%inclusion204 decks497 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion186 decks497 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion162 decks497 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion158 decks497 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion122 decks497 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion107 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion96 decks497 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion91 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion86 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion72 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion71 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Observed Stasis
14%inclusion66 decks473 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion55 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion56 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion54 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion48 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.7%inclusion43 decks497 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.4%inclusion37 decks497 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion37 decks497 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
6.8%inclusion34 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.6%inclusion33 decks497 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.4%inclusion32 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.2%inclusion31 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.8%inclusion29 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.6%inclusion28 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.4%inclusion27 decks497 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.4%inclusion27 decks497 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.0%inclusion25 decks497 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
34%inclusion171 decks497 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion62 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion270 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion205 decks497 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion165 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion100 decks497 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion94 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion90 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion82 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion69 decks488 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion56 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion51 decks497 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion47 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.2%inclusion41 decks497 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion33 decks473 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion33 decks497 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion30 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion482 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion453 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion393 decks497 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion370 decks497 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion337 decks497 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion245 decks497 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion167 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion163 decks497 decks
27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion115 decks497 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion86 decks497 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion63 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion81 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion80 decks497 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion74 decks497 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion69 decks497 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion66 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion60 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion56 decks497 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion52 decks497 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion45 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion35 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion33 decks497 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.9%inclusion28 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.0%inclusion25 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion488 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion468 decks497 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion461 decks497 decks
1%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion455 decks497 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion411 decks497 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion407 decks497 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion407 decks497 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion344 decks497 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion343 decks497 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion325 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion324 decks497 decks
32%synergy
Raffine's Tower
64%inclusion319 decks497 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion316 decks497 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion288 decks497 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion277 decks497 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion269 decks497 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion267 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion260 decks497 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion260 decks497 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion251 decks497 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion217 decks497 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion214 decks497 decks
34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion211 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion208 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
37%inclusion185 decks497 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion173 decks497 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion170 decks497 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion161 decks497 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion159 decks497 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion159 decks497 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion151 decks497 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion138 decks497 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion127 decks497 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion123 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion120 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion113 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion113 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion109 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion109 decks497 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion109 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion105 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion105 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion104 decks497 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion104 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion102 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion100 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion97 decks497 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion97 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion94 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion91 decks497 decks
14%synergy