Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Snuff Out
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Dismember
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Ophidian Eye
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Unwind
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Lyse Hext
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Tandem Lookout
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Thancred Waters
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Profane
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Rewind
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Inkshield
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Transpose
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Misdirection
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Disallow
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Lethal Scheme
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Force of Despair
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Submerge
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Counterpoint
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Unexplained Absence
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Emergency Eject
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Riddle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Vindicate
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Circle of Power
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Massacre
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Fated Clash
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Mindcrank
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Link
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Misleading Signpost
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Island
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Raffine's Tower
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Profane
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Ruins
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy