Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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Dec 23, 2025
Lower Life Totals on a Budget With Y'shtola, Night's Blessed in Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed is one of the most popular commanders of 2025. But is she still good when you build her on a budget?
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Chakra Meditation
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
92%inclusion198 decks216 decks
78%synergy
Force of Negation
87%inclusion188 decks216 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion166 decks216 decks
69%synergy
Snuff Out
75%inclusion161 decks216 decks
67%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion159 decks216 decks
67%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
74%inclusion159 decks216 decks
65%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion148 decks216 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
66%inclusion142 decks216 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
64%inclusion138 decks216 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion162 decks216 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion166 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion162 decks216 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion160 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion151 decks216 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion144 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
66%inclusion142 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion137 decks216 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion131 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion115 decks216 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion114 decks216 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion207 decks216 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion206 decks216 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
90%inclusion195 decks216 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion194 decks216 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion187 decks216 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
85%inclusion183 decks216 decks
71%synergy
Demonic Tutor
84%inclusion182 decks216 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
82%inclusion177 decks216 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion166 decks216 decks
67%synergy
Mox Diamond
77%inclusion166 decks216 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
53%inclusion114 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion100 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
42%inclusion91 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion85 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion81 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion65 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Tandem Lookout
31%inclusion66 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
29%inclusion57 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion48 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Lyse Hext
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Spellseeker
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
3%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion115 decks216 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion111 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
51%inclusion110 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion109 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
48%inclusion104 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion97 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Misdirection
44%inclusion95 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Silence
42%inclusion91 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Consultation
39%inclusion85 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion80 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion79 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Pact
35%inclusion76 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion76 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Mental Misstep
35%inclusion75 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion71 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion71 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion67 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Submerge
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
-13%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
-20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Undermine
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Commandeer
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Transpose
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Render Silent
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
28%inclusion61 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Massacre
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion76 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion52 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
41%inclusion88 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion82 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
33%inclusion71 decks216 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Vile Consumption
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
50%inclusion107 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion161 decks216 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion115 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-19%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion216 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion207 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion165 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion151 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion130 decks216 decks
51%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion124 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion120 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion113 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion99 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion95 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-26%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion209 decks216 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion208 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion208 decks216 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion208 decks216 decks
81%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion207 decks216 decks
80%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion207 decks216 decks
46%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion205 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion204 decks216 decks
57%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion203 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion201 decks216 decks
57%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion157 decks216 decks
59%synergy
City of Brass
72%inclusion156 decks216 decks
57%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion154 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Island
69%inclusion150 decks216 decks
-23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion139 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion139 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Swamp
64%inclusion138 decks216 decks
-27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion135 decks216 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion133 decks216 decks
50%synergy
Plains
59%inclusion128 decks216 decks
-32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion128 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion127 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion119 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion115 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion99 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion97 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion97 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion91 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion90 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion67 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
-19%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-27%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-14%synergy