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

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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
75%synergy
Force of Negation
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Snuff Out
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Dismember
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Curiosity
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
76%synergy
Smothering Tithe
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
70%synergy
The One Ring
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
74%synergy
Force of Will
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Tataru Taru
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Lyse Hext
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Walking Ballista
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Notion Thief
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Void Rend
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Silence
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Misdirection
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Consultation
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Pact
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Unwind
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Submerge
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Undermine
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Transpose
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Render Silent
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Despark
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Time Spiral
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Massacre
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Norn's Annex
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Oil
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Progress
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
75%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
73%synergy
Scrubland
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
73%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Island
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Swamp
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Plains
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Morphic Pool
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Undercity Sewers
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Meticulous Archive
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-39%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-28%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy