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

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Dec 23, 2025
Lower Life Totals on a Budget With Y'shtola, Night's Blessed in Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed is one of the most popular commanders of 2025. But is she still good when you build her on a budget?
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Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion75 decks371 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Ember Island Production
4.0%inclusion9 decks223 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
82%inclusion415 decks504 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion375 decks504 decks
67%synergy
Unwind
66%inclusion334 decks504 decks
61%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
64%inclusion321 decks504 decks
60%synergy
Dismember
64%inclusion324 decks504 decks
59%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion308 decks504 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
80%inclusion405 decks504 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion336 decks504 decks
50%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
56%inclusion273 decks485 decks
46%synergy
Void Rend
79%inclusion399 decks504 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion315 decks504 decks
38%synergy
Ghostly Prison
62%inclusion312 decks504 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion300 decks504 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion268 decks504 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
53%inclusion255 decks485 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion260 decks504 decks
43%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion252 decks504 decks
45%synergy
Lyse Hext
49%inclusion238 decks485 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion244 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion230 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion171 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion155 decks504 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion150 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion126 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion82 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion68 decks504 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion48 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.6%inclusion28 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion218 decks504 decks
36%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
39%inclusion191 decks485 decks
31%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
35%inclusion171 decks485 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion177 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
34%inclusion165 decks485 decks
26%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
34%inclusion169 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
33%inclusion168 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion166 decks504 decks
26%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
31%inclusion148 decks485 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion151 decks504 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion147 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion142 decks504 decks
21%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
26%inclusion131 decks504 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
24%inclusion116 decks485 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion104 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion103 decks504 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion103 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
20%inclusion99 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion93 decks485 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion96 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion83 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
16%inclusion81 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion73 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Krile Baldesion
13%inclusion62 decks485 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion60 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion59 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion50 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion44 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.7%inclusion42 decks485 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
-6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.6%inclusion37 decks485 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.5%inclusion38 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6.4%inclusion31 decks485 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
5.4%inclusion26 decks485 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion249 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion226 decks504 decks
36%synergy
Transpose
45%inclusion216 decks485 decks
36%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion201 decks504 decks
35%synergy
Undermine
39%inclusion195 decks504 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion183 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion181 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Disallow
36%inclusion179 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion172 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion172 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion162 decks504 decks
23%synergy
Lethal Scheme
29%inclusion144 decks504 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Mastery
26%inclusion130 decks504 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion128 decks504 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion124 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion115 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion109 decks504 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion104 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion102 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion97 decks504 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion93 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion88 decks504 decks
-24%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion85 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion83 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion75 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter
14%inclusion70 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion64 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion62 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion60 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion60 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion52 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion48 decks469 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion50 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion47 decks504 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion46 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.9%inclusion40 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
7.9%inclusion40 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion37 decks504 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Into the Story
6.9%inclusion35 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.2%inclusion31 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
43%inclusion215 decks504 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion204 decks504 decks
34%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
40%inclusion204 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Risky Shortcut
40%inclusion200 decks504 decks
35%synergy
Circle of Power
33%inclusion160 decks485 decks
26%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion158 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
29%inclusion145 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion134 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion131 decks504 decks
23%synergy
Cleansing Nova
23%inclusion116 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Starfall Invocation
18%inclusion89 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion85 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion69 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Final Judgment
13%inclusion67 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion62 decks469 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
13%inclusion66 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion64 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion62 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion56 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion56 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion51 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.3%inclusion47 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion38 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.5%inclusion38 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion35 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
6.9%inclusion35 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion35 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.2%inclusion31 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.4%inclusion27 decks504 decks
-4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.4%inclusion27 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
31%inclusion157 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
30%inclusion152 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
21%inclusion102 decks485 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion95 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion81 decks485 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion77 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion70 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion57 decks485 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.8%inclusion37 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.3%inclusion37 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.4%inclusion31 decks485 decks
4%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
6.4%inclusion31 decks485 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Mindcrank
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
43%inclusion216 decks504 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion191 decks504 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion187 decks504 decks
26%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
28%inclusion134 decks485 decks
22%synergy
Observed Stasis
26%inclusion128 decks485 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion98 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion95 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion88 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion78 decks504 decks
-6%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion75 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Vile Consumption
14%inclusion71 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion67 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion66 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion63 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion60 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion54 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion54 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion50 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion49 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion46 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.9%inclusion45 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion79 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion284 decks504 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion159 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion144 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion115 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion98 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion75 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion55 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion49 decks485 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion45 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion37 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion31 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion28 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion474 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion472 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion390 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion378 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion356 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
56%inclusion281 decks504 decks
51%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion267 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion170 decks504 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion144 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion96 decks485 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion99 decks504 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion88 decks504 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion87 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion85 decks504 decks
-18%synergy
Misleading Signpost
15%inclusion76 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion70 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion49 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion45 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.9%inclusion40 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion496 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion493 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion485 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion479 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion383 decks504 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
74%inclusion375 decks504 decks
42%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion350 decks504 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion348 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion339 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion335 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion325 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
61%inclusion307 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion301 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion262 decks504 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion254 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion250 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion249 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion248 decks504 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion245 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion241 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion239 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion236 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion234 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion226 decks504 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion217 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion202 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion198 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
39%inclusion196 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion189 decks504 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion187 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion172 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion171 decks504 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion163 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion162 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
31%inclusion155 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion149 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion146 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion145 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
28%inclusion140 decks504 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion119 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion112 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion98 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion95 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion83 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion82 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion78 decks504 decks
4%synergy