Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Dream Harvest
4.9%inclusion61 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.9%inclusion37 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.2%inclusion28 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.3%inclusion4 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
0.8%inclusion11 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
81%inclusion3.26K decks4K decks
73%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion2.74K decks4K decks
60%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion3.23K decks4K decks
53%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
60%inclusion2.29K decks3.81K decks
50%synergy
Dismember
56%inclusion2.24K decks4K decks
50%synergy
Unwind
55%inclusion2.22K decks4K decks
50%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion2.16K decks4K decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion2.13K decks4K decks
49%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
58%inclusion2.21K decks3.82K decks
48%synergy
Lyse Hext
54%inclusion2.05K decks3.81K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion3.14K decks4K decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion2.61K decks4K decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion2.37K decks4K decks
42%synergy
Ghostly Prison
56%inclusion2.23K decks4K decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion2.12K decks4K decks
28%synergy
Transpose
51%inclusion1.93K decks3.81K decks
43%synergy
Vindicate
50%inclusion2.01K decks4K decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion1.95K decks4K decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
48%inclusion1.91K decks4K decks
41%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
47%inclusion1.79K decks3.81K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion1.19K decks4K decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion1.12K decks4K decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion1.12K decks4K decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion1.05K decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion884 decks4K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion577 decks4K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion535 decks4K decks
-11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.2%inclusion328 decks4K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion321 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
7.5%inclusion301 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion1.83K decks4K decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
43%inclusion1.73K decks4K decks
38%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
42%inclusion1.60K decks3.81K decks
34%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion1.64K decks4K decks
34%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
38%inclusion1.46K decks3.81K decks
32%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
37%inclusion1.43K decks3.82K decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion1.27K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
31%inclusion1.17K decks3.81K decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion1.16K decks4K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
28%inclusion1.14K decks4K decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion1.12K decks4K decks
7%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion1.10K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion1.04K decks4K decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion1.04K decks4K decks
18%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion964 decks3.81K decks
21%synergy
Murderous Rider
23%inclusion929 decks4K decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion897 decks4K decks
20%synergy
Krile Baldesion
22%inclusion842 decks3.81K decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion800 decks4K decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion767 decks4K decks
-8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion659 decks4K decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion615 decks4K decks
13%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
15%inclusion611 decks4K decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion592 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Thancred Waters
13%inclusion489 decks3.81K decks
10%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
13%inclusion478 decks3.81K decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion481 decks4K decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion430 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
10%inclusion394 decks3.81K decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
10%inclusion376 decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion386 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
9.3%inclusion201 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.3%inclusion373 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.6%inclusion344 decks4K decks
-6%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
8.1%inclusion309 decks3.81K decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.0%inclusion320 decks4K decks
7%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
7.8%inclusion300 decks3.82K decks
6%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.7%inclusion310 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.3%inclusion293 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.8%inclusion260 decks3.82K decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.7%inclusion270 decks4K decks
1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.2%inclusion170 decks2.73K decks
4%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.1%inclusion232 decks3.81K decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.1%inclusion243 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.0%inclusion239 decks4K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
5.9%inclusion238 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.8%inclusion128 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion223 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.1%inclusion205 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
5.1%inclusion204 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
46%inclusion1.83K decks4K decks
41%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion1.62K decks4K decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion1.46K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion1.30K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
32%inclusion1.30K decks4K decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion1.25K decks4K decks
-10%synergy
Undermine
31%inclusion1.24K decks4K decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion1.20K decks4K decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion1.16K decks4K decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion1.13K decks4K decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion1.10K decks4K decks
18%synergy
Disallow
27%inclusion1.07K decks4K decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion928 decks4K decks
19%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
23%inclusion918 decks4K decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion820 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion818 decks4K decks
-7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion813 decks4K decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion798 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion745 decks4K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion696 decks4K decks
-25%synergy
Press the Enemy
15%inclusion604 decks4K decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion597 decks4K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion589 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion577 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion508 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion493 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion440 decks3.74K decks
9%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion469 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion462 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion440 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion411 decks4K decks
-7%synergy
Into the Story
10%inclusion410 decks4K decks
9%synergy
Submerge
8.8%inclusion352 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion350 decks4K decks
-12%synergy
Brainsurge
8.5%inclusion340 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion330 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
8.0%inclusion321 decks4K decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
7.2%inclusion289 decks4K decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.2%inclusion288 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.4%inclusion257 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.2%inclusion250 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Counterpoint
6.2%inclusion248 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion227 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion218 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Negate
5.3%inclusion214 decks4K decks
-11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion213 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.0%inclusion201 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion1.73K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
40%inclusion1.51K decks3.81K decks
33%synergy
Risky Shortcut
35%inclusion1.42K decks4K decks
31%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
34%inclusion1.35K decks4K decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion1.32K decks4K decks
29%synergy
Cleansing Nova
31%inclusion1.25K decks4K decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
27%inclusion1.09K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Final Judgment
22%inclusion869 decks4K decks
19%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion784 decks4K decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
20%inclusion783 decks4K decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion610 decks4K decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion548 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion499 decks3.72K decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion522 decks4K decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion503 decks4K decks
-2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion498 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion467 decks4K decks
-2%synergy
Lingering Souls
11%inclusion435 decks4K decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion432 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.3%inclusion204 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.3%inclusion372 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion357 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion330 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion281 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion278 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.7%inclusion268 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion265 decks4K decks
-2%synergy
Damn
6.6%inclusion263 decks4K decks
-14%synergy
Read the Bones
6.2%inclusion247 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion233 decks4K decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion220 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
5.4%inclusion216 decks4K decks
-11%synergy
Painful Truths
5.3%inclusion211 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.0%inclusion201 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
37%inclusion1.47K decks4K decks
31%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
29%inclusion1.12K decks3.81K decks
23%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion927 decks4K decks
19%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
22%inclusion828 decks3.81K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion830 decks4K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion637 decks4K decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion555 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
13%inclusion484 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion463 decks3.82K decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion437 decks3.75K decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
9.2%inclusion351 decks3.81K decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.0%inclusion345 decks3.82K decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.4%inclusion335 decks4K decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.3%inclusion291 decks4K decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.9%inclusion275 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.3%inclusion253 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion253 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.6%inclusion225 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion206 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.1%inclusion205 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.1%inclusion203 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
45%inclusion1.80K decks4K decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion1.67K decks4K decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion1.53K decks4K decks
33%synergy
Observed Stasis
34%inclusion1.31K decks3.81K decks
28%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion1.29K decks4K decks
29%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion1.13K decks3.81K decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion865 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion765 decks4K decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion669 decks4K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion590 decks4K decks
-6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion573 decks4K decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion478 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion463 decks4K decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion455 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion421 decks4K decks
-2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion395 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion385 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion382 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.7%inclusion331 decks3.81K decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.3%inclusion333 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
8.1%inclusion326 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion323 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.9%inclusion316 decks4K decks
-1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.4%inclusion296 decks4K decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion286 decks4K decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.0%inclusion282 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.8%inclusion272 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.6%inclusion265 decks4K decks
0%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion235 decks4K decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion232 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
5.6%inclusion224 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
5.2%inclusion210 decks4K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion656 decks4K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion1.94K decks4K decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
34%inclusion1.35K decks4K decks
30%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion985 decks4K decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion874 decks4K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion760 decks4K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion467 decks4K decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion398 decks4K decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.2%inclusion352 decks3.81K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion351 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion268 decks3.91K decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.1%inclusion226 decks3.73K decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion219 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion3.78K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion3.70K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion3.01K decks4K decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
72%inclusion2.90K decks4K decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion2.75K decks4K decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion2.40K decks4K decks
35%synergy
Relic of Legends
58%inclusion2.31K decks4K decks
52%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion1.21K decks4K decks
22%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion1.02K decks3.81K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion937 decks4K decks
-10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion654 decks2.93K decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion780 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion662 decks4K decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion639 decks4K decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion575 decks4K decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion506 decks4K decks
-21%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion433 decks4K decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion391 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion386 decks4K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.2%inclusion330 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.5%inclusion299 decks4K decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.6%inclusion265 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion3.92K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion3.91K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion3.87K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion3.86K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion3.03K decks4K decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
72%inclusion2.87K decks4K decks
30%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion2.86K decks4K decks
38%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
71%inclusion2.85K decks4K decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion2.79K decks4K decks
30%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
65%inclusion2.59K decks4K decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion2.38K decks4K decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion2.37K decks4K decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion2.27K decks4K decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion2.23K decks4K decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion2.20K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
54%inclusion2.17K decks4K decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
53%inclusion2.11K decks4K decks
40%synergy
Raffine's Tower
43%inclusion1.74K decks4K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion1.70K decks4K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion1.70K decks4K decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
42%inclusion1.67K decks4K decks
25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
42%inclusion1.67K decks4K decks
27%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion1.64K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
41%inclusion1.63K decks4K decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion1.63K decks4K decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion1.53K decks4K decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion1.53K decks4K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion1.46K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Desolate Mire
35%inclusion1.42K decks4K decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion1.40K decks4K decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion1.39K decks4K decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion1.39K decks4K decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion1.35K decks4K decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1.32K decks4K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion1.30K decks4K decks
24%synergy
Demolition Field
32%inclusion1.27K decks4K decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion1.27K decks4K decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion947 decks4K decks
19%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
24%inclusion946 decks4K decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion928 decks4K decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
23%inclusion919 decks4K decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion911 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion888 decks4K decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion839 decks4K decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion782 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion726 decks4K decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion667 decks4K decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion641 decks4K decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion598 decks4K decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion596 decks4K decks
4%synergy