Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Owain Roberts
Jun 12, 2026
The Case for Why We Need More Monocolored Commander Decks
More monocolor precons, fewer five-color piles. Owain is hot on the case to see why we don't (but should) see more monocolor Commander precons.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foolish Fate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wander Off
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pull from the Grave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Authority of the Consuls
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Lyse Hext
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Vindicate
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Krile Baldesion
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Void Rend
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Snuff Out
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Transpose
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Circle of Power
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Thancred Waters
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Tataru Taru
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ocelot Pride
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
The Destined White Mage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Pensive Professor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hope Estheim
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Xande, Dark Mage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Archangel of Thune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cat Collector
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Into the Story
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Moogles' Valor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fight On!
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Syncopate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Keep Safe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Turnabout
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Rewind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Misdirection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Safe Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Unbury
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Final Judgment
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Syphon Mind
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cleansing Nova
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Replication
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lingering Souls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Treason of Isengard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fated Clash
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Flash Photography
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
The Water Crystal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur II
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mindcrank
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Champions from Beyond
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Observed Stasis
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ophidian Eye
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Accord
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Intangible Virtue
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Greed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Phyresis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Northern Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Relic of Legends
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Ruins
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Port Town
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Choked Estuary
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Demolition Field
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Morphic Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy