Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Snuff Out
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Toxic Deluge
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
72%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lyse Hext
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Notion Thief
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Spellseeker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Void Rend
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Silence
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Submerge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Misdirection
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Unwind
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Pact
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Consign to Memory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Show and Tell
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Counterbalance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Treachery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-29%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Island
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Raffine's Tower
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Meticulous Archive
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-40%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy