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

Josh Nelson
Apr 13, 2026
Y'shtola Becomes #4 Most Popular Commander, Bumping Krenko
Y'shtola has bumped Krenko, Mob Boss to #5. Let's examine where Y'shtola is now, where she may be headed, and who she's up against!
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Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.0%inclusion7 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Erode
2.6%inclusion6 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Brush Off
2.3%inclusion5 decks220 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion518 decks619 decks
74%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion476 decks619 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion429 decks619 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion474 decks619 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion385 decks619 decks
57%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion355 decks619 decks
52%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion357 decks619 decks
52%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
59%inclusion364 decks619 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion359 decks619 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
54%inclusion332 decks619 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
74%inclusion458 decks619 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
68%inclusion418 decks619 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion400 decks619 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion381 decks619 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion373 decks619 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion335 decks619 decks
36%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion315 decks619 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion314 decks619 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion306 decks619 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion299 decks619 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion473 decks619 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion473 decks619 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion453 decks619 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion351 decks619 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion308 decks619 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion296 decks619 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion288 decks619 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion272 decks619 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion265 decks619 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion238 decks619 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion293 decks619 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion270 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
43%inclusion256 decks596 decks
33%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
41%inclusion256 decks619 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion247 decks619 decks
32%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
36%inclusion215 decks597 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion207 decks619 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
33%inclusion194 decks596 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion200 decks619 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion187 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion186 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion178 decks596 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion156 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion150 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion138 decks596 decks
15%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
19%inclusion113 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion117 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion114 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion108 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion104 decks596 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion98 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion96 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion95 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion95 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion89 decks619 decks
-7%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion89 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion88 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion85 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion84 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion82 decks610 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion80 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion79 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion78 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion75 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion52 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion50 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion68 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion65 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion63 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.2%inclusion49 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.9%inclusion41 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.8%inclusion42 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.6%inclusion41 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.6%inclusion41 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Spellskite
6.1%inclusion38 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.5%inclusion34 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion329 decks619 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion258 decks619 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion243 decks619 decks
30%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion235 decks619 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion233 decks619 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion231 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion220 decks619 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion214 decks619 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion198 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion194 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion184 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion168 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion164 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion162 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion161 decks619 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion159 decks619 decks
23%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion153 decks596 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion151 decks619 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion145 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion144 decks619 decks
-19%synergy
Misdirection
21%inclusion129 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion116 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion111 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion105 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion97 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion96 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion95 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion90 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion87 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion85 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion77 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion77 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion69 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion67 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion65 decks619 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion58 decks619 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
9.2%inclusion57 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion54 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.7%inclusion54 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.6%inclusion53 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
8.2%inclusion48 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.1%inclusion50 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
8.1%inclusion50 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.8%inclusion48 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion47 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.9%inclusion43 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.0%inclusion37 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
6.0%inclusion37 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.8%inclusion36 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
35%inclusion216 decks619 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion199 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
31%inclusion191 decks619 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion183 decks619 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion167 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion165 decks619 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion136 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion115 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion100 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion102 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion97 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion89 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion83 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion79 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion68 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion67 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion66 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion65 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion62 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion58 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion56 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.9%inclusion55 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion54 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.4%inclusion46 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
-9%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.9%inclusion43 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.3%inclusion39 decks619 decks
-14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion26 decks439 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
5.3%inclusion33 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion33 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion140 decks619 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion127 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion110 decks619 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion103 decks619 decks
-8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion101 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion99 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion95 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion88 decks619 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.4%inclusion56 decks596 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.9%inclusion43 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion32 decks619 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion234 decks619 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion232 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion205 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion201 decks619 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion148 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion138 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion112 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
17%inclusion103 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion95 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion92 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion82 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion76 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion73 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion67 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion59 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.2%inclusion57 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.4%inclusion52 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.8%inclusion48 decks619 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion42 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion38 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
6.0%inclusion37 decks619 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.8%inclusion36 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion35 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
37%inclusion229 decks619 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion77 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion345 decks619 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion240 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion191 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion129 decks619 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion117 decks619 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion111 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion103 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion85 decks610 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion72 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion59 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.2%inclusion57 decks619 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.4%inclusion52 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion40 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion40 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion598 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion567 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion482 decks619 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion457 decks619 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion419 decks619 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion298 decks619 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion225 decks619 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion206 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion141 decks619 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion101 decks503 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion111 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion100 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion94 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion87 decks619 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion82 decks619 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion76 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion73 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion66 decks619 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion60 decks619 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion52 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion49 decks619 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion41 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion41 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.2%inclusion32 decks619 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion611 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Island
93%inclusion578 decks619 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion574 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion566 decks619 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion511 decks619 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion510 decks619 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion508 decks619 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion422 decks619 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
68%inclusion419 decks619 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion417 decks619 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion407 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion391 decks619 decks
27%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion380 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion363 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion362 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion335 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion329 decks619 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion317 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion315 decks619 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion310 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion276 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion271 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion266 decks619 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion258 decks619 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Ruins
39%inclusion240 decks619 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion220 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion213 decks619 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion206 decks619 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion205 decks619 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion196 decks619 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion188 decks619 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion162 decks619 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion162 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion158 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion151 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion144 decks619 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion138 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion131 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion129 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion129 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion126 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion126 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion123 decks619 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion122 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion121 decks619 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion119 decks619 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion116 decks619 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion116 decks619 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion115 decks619 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion111 decks619 decks
7%synergy