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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Decorum Dissertation
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Erode
2.1%inclusion2 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion457 decks544 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
76%inclusion413 decks544 decks
67%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion374 decks544 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion418 decks544 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion335 decks544 decks
56%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion314 decks544 decks
52%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
59%inclusion322 decks544 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
56%inclusion307 decks544 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion314 decks544 decks
49%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion275 decks544 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
73%inclusion399 decks544 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
68%inclusion369 decks544 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion353 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion343 decks544 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion330 decks544 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion297 decks544 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
53%inclusion288 decks544 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion280 decks544 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion272 decks544 decks
38%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion259 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion417 decks544 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion410 decks544 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion397 decks544 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion304 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion260 decks544 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion258 decks544 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion250 decks544 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion241 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion227 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion205 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion258 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion242 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
42%inclusion220 decks520 decks
33%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
42%inclusion229 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion219 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
37%inclusion195 decks521 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion184 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
33%inclusion180 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Lyse Hext
32%inclusion167 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion160 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion152 decks520 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion159 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion137 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion129 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion119 decks520 decks
14%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
21%inclusion108 decks521 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
20%inclusion107 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion94 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
18%inclusion92 decks520 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion91 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion82 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion79 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion78 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion77 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion77 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion76 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion76 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion70 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion68 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.5%inclusion44 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.5%inclusion34 decks520 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion291 decks544 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion232 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion218 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion204 decks544 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion202 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
37%inclusion199 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion193 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion189 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion172 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion169 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion164 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion152 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion150 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion149 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Transpose
27%inclusion142 decks520 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion143 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion141 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion133 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion132 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion130 decks544 decks
-18%synergy
Misdirection
22%inclusion118 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion94 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion86 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion84 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion77 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion75 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion74 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion62 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion42 decks508 decks
6%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Absorb
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
35%inclusion189 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
31%inclusion170 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion169 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion166 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion153 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion149 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Circle of Power
19%inclusion97 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion98 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion86 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion80 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion68 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Damn
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-9%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion32 decks507 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion125 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
22%inclusion117 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion91 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion91 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion84 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion82 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion78 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion50 decks520 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.0%inclusion36 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion213 decks544 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion204 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion185 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion184 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion130 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion129 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion103 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion103 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion79 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion77 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion68 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion59 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
35%inclusion191 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion302 decks544 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion217 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion168 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion110 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion100 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion89 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion76 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion33 decks520 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion526 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion497 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion425 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion399 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion367 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion265 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Relic of Legends
35%inclusion191 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion180 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion117 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion80 decks424 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion89 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion78 decks544 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion33 decks520 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion534 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion509 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion504 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion498 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion449 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion447 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion445 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion368 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion364 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion364 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion360 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion340 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
62%inclusion336 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion318 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion316 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion293 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion291 decks544 decks
41%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion284 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion278 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion276 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion241 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion238 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion236 decks544 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion232 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Ruins
39%inclusion210 decks544 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion187 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion185 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion180 decks544 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion178 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion173 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion162 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion147 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion141 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion137 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion136 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion117 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion116 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion115 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion115 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion113 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion111 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion109 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion109 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion106 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion105 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion100 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
-10%synergy