Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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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Wanderbrine Preacher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Propaganda
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Void Rend
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Lyse Hext
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Vindicate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Curiosity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Ophidian Eye
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Krile Baldesion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Tandem Lookout
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Thancred Waters
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Dismember
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Rewind
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Transpose
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Disallow
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Render Silent
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Undermine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Fight On!
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Riot Control
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Countervailing Winds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Perplex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Depths of Desire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Energybending
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Syphon Mind
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Circle of Power
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Final Judgment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Risky Shortcut
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Replication
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Baral's Expertise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Crux of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Damn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Observed Stasis
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Necrodominance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Relic of Legends
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Prairie Stream
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sunken Hollow
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Underground River
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Desolate Mire
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Fetid Heath
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Choked Estuary
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Sunken Ruins
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Port Town
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Ash Barrens
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Demolition Field
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Watery Grave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy