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

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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
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.6%inclusion3 decks116 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
83%inclusion216 decks259 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
67%inclusion173 decks259 decks
59%synergy
Dismember
62%inclusion161 decks259 decks
57%synergy
Unwind
61%inclusion158 decks259 decks
56%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion211 decks259 decks
55%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
65%inclusion164 decks252 decks
55%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
62%inclusion156 decks252 decks
52%synergy
Lyse Hext
60%inclusion152 decks252 decks
51%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
54%inclusion141 decks259 decks
50%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion141 decks259 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
82%inclusion213 decks259 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion170 decks259 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion165 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion147 decks259 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion147 decks259 decks
35%synergy
Transpose
56%inclusion142 decks252 decks
48%synergy
Vindicate
51%inclusion132 decks259 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion127 decks259 decks
35%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
49%inclusion123 decks252 decks
40%synergy
Circle of Power
46%inclusion117 decks252 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion85 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion68 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion67 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion61 decks259 decks
-9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion36 decks259 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Necropotence
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion119 decks259 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
45%inclusion116 decks259 decks
36%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
44%inclusion110 decks252 decks
36%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
42%inclusion106 decks252 decks
36%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion103 decks259 decks
33%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
37%inclusion93 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion84 decks259 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion72 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
28%inclusion73 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion68 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion67 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
26%inclusion67 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
26%inclusion67 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion65 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion60 decks259 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Krile Baldesion
22%inclusion55 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
20%inclusion51 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion49 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
-12%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Thancred Waters
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.8%inclusion15 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Rewind
46%inclusion120 decks259 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
30%synergy
Dig Through Time
41%inclusion105 decks259 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion97 decks259 decks
29%synergy
Undermine
37%inclusion95 decks259 decks
34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion91 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Inkshield
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Lethal Scheme
32%inclusion84 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion83 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Disallow
32%inclusion83 decks259 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion71 decks259 decks
-14%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
25%inclusion66 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion64 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion62 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion60 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Press the Enemy
22%inclusion56 decks259 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
-26%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion37 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion36 decks259 decks
-5%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion31 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Into the Story
11%inclusion29 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Counterpoint
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Perplex
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion119 decks259 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion118 decks259 decks
39%synergy
Risky Shortcut
42%inclusion110 decks259 decks
38%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
42%inclusion108 decks259 decks
38%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
34%inclusion87 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Syphon Mind
31%inclusion81 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Cleansing Nova
28%inclusion73 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion70 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion45 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Starfall Invocation
17%inclusion43 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Damn
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
-12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.4%inclusion14 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
34%inclusion89 decks259 decks
30%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion69 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion58 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion51 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
19%inclusion47 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
-2%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
44%inclusion115 decks259 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion106 decks259 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
37%inclusion95 decks259 decks
32%synergy
Observed Stasis
35%inclusion87 decks252 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion87 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion60 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
-8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion28 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Phyresis
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion22 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion20 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion19 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion18 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.8%inclusion15 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion150 decks259 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
34%inclusion88 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion76 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion66 decks259 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion35 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.9%inclusion23 decks259 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion245 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion240 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion192 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion192 decks259 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion185 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion156 decks259 decks
36%synergy
Relic of Legends
59%inclusion153 decks259 decks
54%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
41%inclusion105 decks259 decks
33%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion57 decks259 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
16%inclusion41 decks259 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion36 decks259 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion33 decks259 decks
-20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion16 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion256 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion252 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion249 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion248 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
77%inclusion199 decks259 decks
44%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion194 decks259 decks
40%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion192 decks259 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion190 decks259 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion184 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
66%inclusion171 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
58%inclusion151 decks259 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion148 decks259 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion147 decks259 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Ruins
57%inclusion147 decks259 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion138 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion135 decks259 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion129 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion117 decks259 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion117 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion111 decks259 decks
30%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
42%inclusion110 decks259 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion105 decks259 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion103 decks259 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion103 decks259 decks
29%synergy
Raffine's Tower
39%inclusion102 decks259 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion102 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion102 decks259 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion97 decks259 decks
29%synergy
Desolate Mire
37%inclusion96 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion94 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion92 decks259 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion91 decks259 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion89 decks259 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
31%inclusion80 decks259 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion77 decks259 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion76 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion70 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion67 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion64 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
25%inclusion64 decks259 decks
21%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion63 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
24%inclusion61 decks259 decks
20%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion52 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion50 decks259 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion48 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion47 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion40 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion39 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion38 decks259 decks
2%synergy