Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Exsanguinate
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Lethal Scheme
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Lyse Hext
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Vindicate
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Propaganda
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
58%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Circle of Power
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Transpose
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Syphon Mind
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Tataru Taru
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Murderous Rider
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Krile Baldesion
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Baleful Strix
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Thancred Waters
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Soulherder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Absolute Virtue
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Xande, Dark Mage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Into the Story
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Unwind
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Press the Enemy
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Counterpoint
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Overkill
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Undermine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Absorb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Perplex
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Suspended Sentence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fight On!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spellgyre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Final Judgment
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Cleansing Nova
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Rite of Replication
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Cut a Deal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Risky Shortcut
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Memories Returning
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lingering Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ultima
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Combat Tutorial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Reaper's Scythe
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Tome of Legends
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Norn's Annex
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Champions from Beyond
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Greed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Siege
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Justice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Relic of Legends
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
48%synergy
White Auracite
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Fortress
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Underground River
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Sunken Hollow
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Choked Estuary
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Sunken Ruins
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Fetid Heath
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Desolate Mire
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Port Town
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Ash Barrens
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Demolition Field
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-38%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy