Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Snuff Out
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Dismember
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
77%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Grand Abolisher
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Tataru Taru
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lyse Hext
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Walking Ballista
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Silence
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Mental Misstep
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Submerge
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Undermine
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Render Silent
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Negate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Massacre
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Norn's Annex
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Oil
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Mox Diamond
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
77%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Mana Confluence
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Island
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Plains
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Raffine's Tower
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-40%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy