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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.4%inclusion3 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.3%inclusion2 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.4%inclusion2 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Dream Harvest
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Wanderbrine Preacher
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
82%inclusion181 decks222 decks
73%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion171 decks222 decks
69%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion157 decks222 decks
65%synergy
Deadly Rollick
76%inclusion168 decks222 decks
61%synergy
Unwind
64%inclusion143 decks222 decks
59%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion137 decks222 decks
57%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
59%inclusion130 decks222 decks
54%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
58%inclusion129 decks222 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion131 decks222 decks
50%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
52%inclusion115 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
76%inclusion168 decks222 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion162 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion142 decks222 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion140 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion133 decks222 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion131 decks222 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
53%inclusion118 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion112 decks222 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion112 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
49%inclusion102 decks207 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion168 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion157 decks222 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion155 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion117 decks222 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion114 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion114 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion81 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
48%inclusion99 decks207 decks
38%synergy
Lyse Hext
45%inclusion94 decks207 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion92 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
38%inclusion84 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion81 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
34%inclusion71 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
29%inclusion60 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
20%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
25%inclusion52 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion51 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Spellskite
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Rewind
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Transpose
37%inclusion77 decks207 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Undermine
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
-25%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Press the Enemy
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
40%inclusion88 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
31%inclusion68 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Circle of Power
27%inclusion55 decks207 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Cleansing Nova
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Final Judgment
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Damn
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-15%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Mindcrank
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion86 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion59 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion139 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion219 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion204 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion164 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion153 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion144 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion127 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion217 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion215 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion212 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion208 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion176 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion175 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion174 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion154 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion145 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
65%inclusion144 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion142 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion135 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion135 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion135 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion135 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
52%inclusion116 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion107 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion104 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
8%synergy