Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Triggered Abilities

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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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Omni-Changeling
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Curiosity
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Lyse Hext
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Krile Baldesion
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Thancred Waters
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Spark Double
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Rewind
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Transpose
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Press the Enemy
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Undermine
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Quick Study
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Command
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Submerge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Into the Story
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Cleansing Nova
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Circle of Power
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Final Judgment
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Risky Shortcut
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ultima
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Lingering Souls
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Massacre
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Risky Research
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ninja's Blades
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Observed Stasis
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Champions from Beyond
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Legends
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Blitzball
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Demolition Field
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy