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

Josh Nelson
Apr 13, 2026
Y'shtola Becomes #4 Most Popular Commander, Bumping Krenko
Y'shtola has bumped Krenko, Mob Boss to #5. Let's examine where Y'shtola is now, where she may be headed, and who she's up against!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Curiosity
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Ophidian Eye
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Snuff Out
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Dismember
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Force of Negation
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Protection
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Unwind
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Smothering Tithe
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Force of Will
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Tandem Lookout
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lyse Hext
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Academy Rector
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Fell the Profane
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Void Rend
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Submerge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Transpose
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Undermine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Intuition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Grim Tutor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Show and Tell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Mindcrank
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Norn's Annex
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Solitary Confinement
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chakra Meditation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Greed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Legends
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Island
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Fell the Profane
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Meticulous Archive
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-39%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy