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
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Erode
2.4%inclusion4 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Brush Off
2.0%inclusion3 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
1.8%inclusion3 decks168 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion485 decks576 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion444 decks576 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
70%inclusion401 decks576 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion446 decks576 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion363 decks576 decks
58%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
60%inclusion348 decks576 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion336 decks576 decks
53%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion328 decks576 decks
52%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion330 decks576 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
53%inclusion306 decks576 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
74%inclusion428 decks576 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
68%inclusion389 decks576 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion373 decks576 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion363 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion349 decks576 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion318 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion295 decks576 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion291 decks576 decks
36%synergy
Unwind
50%inclusion290 decks576 decks
44%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion276 decks576 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion443 decks576 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion438 decks576 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion423 decks576 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion321 decks576 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion286 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion277 decks576 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion269 decks576 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion252 decks576 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion244 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion224 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion255 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
42%inclusion233 decks552 decks
32%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
42%inclusion242 decks576 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion229 decks576 decks
32%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
36%inclusion201 decks553 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion192 decks576 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
33%inclusion181 decks552 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion182 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion164 decks552 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion171 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion170 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion143 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
23%inclusion135 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion126 decks552 decks
14%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
20%inclusion111 decks553 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion111 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion106 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion99 decks552 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion95 decks552 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion91 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion89 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion88 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion86 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion86 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion82 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion79 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion79 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion77 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion77 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion74 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion72 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion72 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion71 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion46 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion61 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion59 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion56 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.8%inclusion43 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.8%inclusion39 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Spellskite
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion310 decks576 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion247 decks576 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion234 decks576 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion217 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion217 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
37%inclusion214 decks576 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion207 decks576 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion204 decks576 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion186 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion179 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion174 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion158 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion157 decks576 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion156 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion145 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion149 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion147 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion143 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion138 decks576 decks
-18%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion135 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion121 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion107 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion103 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion99 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion91 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion91 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion90 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion83 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion80 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion78 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion71 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion70 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion64 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion63 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion62 decks576 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion56 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
9.2%inclusion53 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.5%inclusion49 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.5%inclusion49 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.5%inclusion49 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.3%inclusion48 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
8.1%inclusion44 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
7.8%inclusion45 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion41 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
35%inclusion199 decks576 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion181 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
31%inclusion178 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion171 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion156 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion152 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion129 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion106 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
18%inclusion97 decks552 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion95 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion87 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion83 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion74 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion69 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion68 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion63 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion62 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion60 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion55 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion55 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion54 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion52 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.9%inclusion51 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
-13%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.8%inclusion39 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion23 decks394 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.8%inclusion31 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Final Judgment
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.4%inclusion31 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion131 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion122 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion102 decks576 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion98 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion96 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion93 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion88 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion84 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.4%inclusion52 decks552 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.8%inclusion37 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion275 decks576 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion220 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion219 decks576 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion193 decks576 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion191 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion141 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion133 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion107 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion104 decks576 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion90 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion86 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion80 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion71 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion69 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion65 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion61 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion56 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.0%inclusion52 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion41 decks576 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
6.8%inclusion39 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion37 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
36%inclusion210 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion76 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion324 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion227 decks576 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion179 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion117 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion107 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion106 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion94 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion76 decks567 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion68 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion58 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion54 decks576 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion53 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion42 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion37 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion555 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion527 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion449 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion424 decks576 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion386 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion278 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion206 decks576 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion192 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion130 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion87 decks458 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion104 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion93 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion89 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion84 decks576 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion77 decks576 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion72 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion69 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion64 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion62 decks576 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion51 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion45 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.7%inclusion37 decks552 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion568 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion540 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion535 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion527 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion476 decks576 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion475 decks576 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion474 decks576 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion392 decks576 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion387 decks576 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion384 decks576 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion382 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion366 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
62%inclusion355 decks576 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion337 decks576 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion332 decks576 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion310 decks576 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion308 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion301 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion297 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion292 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion260 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion256 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion247 decks576 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion247 decks576 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
38%inclusion219 decks576 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion202 decks576 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion196 decks576 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion189 decks576 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion186 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion185 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion173 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion155 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion150 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion145 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion144 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion130 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion129 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion121 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion120 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion120 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion120 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion119 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion117 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion113 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion111 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion111 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion109 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion107 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion107 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion106 decks576 decks
8%synergy