Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
The Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
70%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Dismember
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Snuff Out
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
64%synergy
Curiosity
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
76%synergy
Smothering Tithe
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
76%synergy
The One Ring
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lyse Hext
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Silence
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Consultation
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Mental Misstep
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Submerge
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Rewind
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Force of Despair
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Undermine
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Render Silent
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Damn
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Time Spiral
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Massacre
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Mana Vault
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
74%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Scrubland
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
74%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Island
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-38%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy