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

Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Dream Harvest
3.4%inclusion3 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.4%inclusion3 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.2%inclusion2 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
74%inclusion146 decks197 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion143 decks197 decks
64%synergy
Dismember
66%inclusion131 decks197 decks
61%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion139 decks197 decks
56%synergy
Ophidian Eye
59%inclusion116 decks197 decks
54%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
60%inclusion119 decks197 decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
60%inclusion119 decks197 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
56%inclusion110 decks197 decks
51%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion110 decks197 decks
50%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
54%inclusion107 decks197 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
69%inclusion136 decks197 decks
42%synergy
Void Rend
69%inclusion135 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion121 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion120 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion108 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion99 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion98 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion97 decks197 decks
43%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
48%inclusion88 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion147 decks197 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion142 decks197 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion137 decks197 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion95 decks197 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion94 decks197 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion90 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion84 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion76 decks197 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion75 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion73 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion89 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
39%inclusion73 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
37%inclusion73 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Lyse Hext
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion51 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
14%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
-11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion90 decks197 decks
33%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion90 decks197 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion86 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion73 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion71 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Undermine
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Transpose
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
-22%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Absorb
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion65 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Final Judgment
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-14%synergy
Ringsight
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Mindcrank
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion75 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion72 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Observed Stasis
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion120 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion71 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion194 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion174 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion136 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion126 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion122 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion103 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion61 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion51 decks197 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
-25%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion193 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion186 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion186 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion184 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion148 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion148 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion143 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion124 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion120 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion120 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion115 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
58%inclusion114 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion110 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion107 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion93 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion90 decks197 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion89 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion89 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion86 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion86 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion73 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion64 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
2%synergy
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