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

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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
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
92%inclusion242 decks264 decks
77%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion227 decks264 decks
74%synergy
Curiosity
75%inclusion198 decks264 decks
67%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion195 decks264 decks
67%synergy
Snuff Out
73%inclusion194 decks264 decks
65%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion183 decks264 decks
63%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion187 decks264 decks
62%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
66%inclusion175 decks264 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
64%inclusion168 decks264 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion193 decks264 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion204 decks264 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion199 decks264 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
73%inclusion192 decks264 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion183 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion182 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
65%inclusion171 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion169 decks264 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion154 decks264 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Seal
55%inclusion145 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion143 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion253 decks264 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion250 decks264 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
90%inclusion238 decks264 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion234 decks264 decks
76%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion228 decks264 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion227 decks264 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
84%inclusion223 decks264 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion220 decks264 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion200 decks264 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion199 decks264 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
51%inclusion134 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion127 decks264 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion125 decks264 decks
39%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion115 decks264 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion109 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
41%inclusion109 decks264 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion100 decks264 decks
30%synergy
Tataru Taru
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
31%inclusion81 decks264 decks
21%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion76 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion69 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Tandem Lookout
26%inclusion69 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion67 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
24%inclusion64 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion58 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion44 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion44 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion43 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
15%inclusion40 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion33 decks264 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Lyse Hext
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Spellskite
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Spellseeker
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion142 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion138 decks264 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion138 decks264 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion136 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion124 decks264 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
46%inclusion121 decks264 decks
39%synergy
Silence
42%inclusion112 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Misdirection
42%inclusion110 decks264 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion101 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
38%inclusion100 decks264 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion94 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion92 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion92 decks264 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion91 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion88 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Mental Misstep
32%inclusion84 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion83 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion81 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Unwind
28%inclusion75 decks264 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion74 decks264 decks
-14%synergy
Submerge
28%inclusion73 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion63 decks264 decks
-18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion44 decks264 decks
-9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion37 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
-13%synergy
Intuition
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Betrayal
28%inclusion74 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion67 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion57 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
21%inclusion55 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion51 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion50 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion49 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion44 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion43 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion29 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
-5%synergy
Massacre
8.3%inclusion22 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.0%inclusion21 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
-5%synergy
Time Spiral
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion99 decks264 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion74 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion69 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion61 decks264 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
-13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
42%inclusion112 decks264 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion110 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion103 decks264 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion90 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion85 decks264 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion60 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion59 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion57 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion44 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion42 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion31 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
52%inclusion138 decks264 decks
44%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion38 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion85 decks264 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion78 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion52 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
-17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
-6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion263 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion252 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion199 decks264 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion192 decks264 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion180 decks264 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
62%inclusion164 decks264 decks
53%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion144 decks264 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion141 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion136 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion129 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion121 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion50 decks264 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Legends
16%inclusion41 decks264 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion27 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
-26%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.8%inclusion18 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion16 decks264 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion14 decks264 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion256 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion255 decks264 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion253 decks264 decks
45%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion252 decks264 decks
80%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion251 decks264 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion251 decks264 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion250 decks264 decks
57%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion249 decks264 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion247 decks264 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion245 decks264 decks
57%synergy
Island
72%inclusion190 decks264 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
72%inclusion189 decks264 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
69%inclusion182 decks264 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion182 decks264 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion178 decks264 decks
-24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion168 decks264 decks
53%synergy
Plains
63%inclusion165 decks264 decks
-29%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion164 decks264 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion162 decks264 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion157 decks264 decks
48%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion151 decks264 decks
47%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion150 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion142 decks264 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion139 decks264 decks
43%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion126 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
47%inclusion125 decks264 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion120 decks264 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion119 decks264 decks
-14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion115 decks264 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion110 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
32%inclusion84 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion81 decks264 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion73 decks264 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion58 decks264 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion57 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion43 decks264 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion43 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion39 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion37 decks264 decks
-27%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion36 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion32 decks264 decks
-28%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
-45%synergy