Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Snuff Out
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Force of Negation
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Opposition Agent
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Smothering Tithe
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
75%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lyse Hext
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Silence
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Misdirection
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Unwind
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Mental Misstep
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Submerge
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Pact
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Undermine
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Transpose
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Delay
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Massacre
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Damn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Oil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Scrubland
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
72%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Island
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Plains
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Meticulous Archive
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-42%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy