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

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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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Voracious Tome-Skimmer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Negation
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Mental Misstep
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Deadly Rollick
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Tainted Pact
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Consultation
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Grand Abolisher
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Swan Song
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Flusterstorm
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Silence
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Smothering Tithe
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Imperial Seal
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Opposition Agent
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Displacer Kitten
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Voice of Victory
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Mockingbird
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Tataru Taru
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Drana and Linvala
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Tandem Lookout
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rug of Smothering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lyse Hext
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mindbreak Trap
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
63%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Snuff Out
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Submerge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Retraction Helix
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Void Rend
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Banishing Knack
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Timetwister
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cursed Totem
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Mindcrank
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Damping Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Runestone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Trinisphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of the Void
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Smokestack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Ophidian Eye
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mirrormade
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Stasis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Mox Diamond
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Lotus Petal
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Mox Amber
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Mana Confluence
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
75%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Misty Rainforest
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Island
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-50%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Swamp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-57%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Plains
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-69%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-47%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy