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Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
Price tag $0.62

Legendary CreatureCat Warlock

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#4 Current Rank
#3 Last Week
#11 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Y'shtola, Night's Blessed.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Y'shtola, Night's Blessed decks.

Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+8% Synergy $1.53
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $3.10
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+2% Synergy $0.17
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $33.70

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Y'shtola, Night's Blessed's abilities and overall game plan.

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+68% Synergy $14.91
Curiosity Curiosity
+56% Synergy $0.55
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+49% Synergy $0.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+48% Synergy $2.87
Dismember Dismember
+47% Synergy $5.52
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+44% Synergy $10.88
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+44% Synergy $0.30
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+43% Synergy $0.27
Unwind Unwind
+42% Synergy $1.21
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+42% Synergy $9.66

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Y'shtola, Night's Blessed decks.

Transpose Transpose
+40% Synergy $0.33
Void Rend Void Rend
+38% Synergy $0.43
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+37% Synergy $7.67
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+37% Synergy $0.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+35% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+35% Synergy $18.34
Vindicate Vindicate
+35% Synergy $0.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+27% Synergy $4.78
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+23% Synergy $1.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.08

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+17% Synergy $12.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+16% Synergy $40.44
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $63.86
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $91.82
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $49.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $46.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $38.29
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.67
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $30.57

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Y'shtola, Night's Blessed's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+35% Synergy $1.24
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+34% Synergy $0.17
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+34% Synergy $32.70
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
+33% Synergy $0.34
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+33% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+25% Synergy $73.19
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+23% Synergy $5.96
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $5.97
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $8.33
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+22% Synergy $5.63
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+22% Synergy $0.31
Krile Baldesion Krile Baldesion
+22% Synergy $0.19
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+20% Synergy $7.93
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+17% Synergy $7.25
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+14% Synergy $7.19
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+14% Synergy $0.36
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+14% Synergy $11.26
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+14% Synergy $0.11
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.48
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+14% Synergy $0.98
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+13% Synergy $0.18
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+12% Synergy $0.13
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.87
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.26
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+9% Synergy $5.76
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+9% Synergy $0.10
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
+9% Synergy $0.16
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.10
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+8% Synergy $0.26
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $2.18
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $2.80
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+6% Synergy $0.99
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $32.54
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $13.83
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+6% Synergy $3.56
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $10.98
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $5.57
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+4% Synergy $0.13
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $30.46
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $31.91
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+2% Synergy $21.53
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.88
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $8.28
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $14.52
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $16.96
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
0% Synergy $13.59
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $5.62
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-1% Synergy $16.92
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $11.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Y'shtola, Night's Blessed safe.

Rewind Rewind
+34% Synergy $0.46
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+31% Synergy $0.18
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+24% Synergy $0.12
Undermine Undermine
+23% Synergy $6.70
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $8.64
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+20% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $5.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $14.98
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $3.75
Inkshield Inkshield
+15% Synergy $7.10
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+15% Synergy $5.50
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $47.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.95
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+12% Synergy $1.17
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.36
Misdirection Misdirection
+12% Synergy $7.66
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.14
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+10% Synergy $0.46
Render Silent Render Silent
+9% Synergy $1.97
Overkill Overkill
+8% Synergy $0.18
Slaughter Slaughter
+8% Synergy $6.19
Submerge Submerge
+8% Synergy $5.40
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+8% Synergy $3.99
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+7% Synergy $2.98
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $13.40
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+4% Synergy $0.93
Absorb Absorb
+4% Synergy $0.41
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $3.13
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.93
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $4.34
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.45
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $13.51
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.19
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
0% Synergy $5.62
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $8.95
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $7.83
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
-1% Synergy $26.33
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $14.77
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $58.04
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $2.68
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.61
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Y'shtola, Night's Blessed's game plan and control the board.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+36% Synergy $0.29
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+34% Synergy $0.11
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+27% Synergy $0.15
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+27% Synergy $0.42
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+25% Synergy $0.78
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+25% Synergy $7.92
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+24% Synergy $6.48
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+20% Synergy $1.34
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+19% Synergy $10.89
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.34
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+15% Synergy $0.21
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+11% Synergy $0.08
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+11% Synergy $0.06
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.14
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.41
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+8% Synergy $23.02
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+8% Synergy $1.44
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.19
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.93
Stock Up Stock Up
+7% Synergy $7.93
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.32
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $14.87
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $7.59
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $8.73
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.33
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $8.89
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $3.89
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.81
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.45
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $133.19
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.10
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.32
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+30% Synergy $3.64
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+24% Synergy $0.26
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+20% Synergy $0.14
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+19% Synergy $5.51
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+13% Synergy $0.21
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+9% Synergy $0.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $20.04
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+7% Synergy $0.18
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $2.95
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $11.21
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.51
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $2.12
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.77
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.34
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $17.47
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+3% Synergy $1.43
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $9.37
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
0% Synergy $14.46
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-2% Synergy $3.40
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $34.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Y'shtola, Night's Blessed's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+34% Synergy $11.46
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $4.91
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+28% Synergy $0.19
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+26% Synergy $0.16
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+25% Synergy $12.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+24% Synergy $11.77
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+13% Synergy $5.05
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $7.10
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+10% Synergy $17.85
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $1.15
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.33
Vile Consumption Vile Consumption
+9% Synergy $11.20
As Foretold As Foretold
+8% Synergy $1.43
Phyresis Phyresis
+8% Synergy $1.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.06
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.26
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $2.26
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+5% Synergy $0.39
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $20.52
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $1.96
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+4% Synergy $4.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.16
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+3% Synergy $2.27
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.17
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.55
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.50
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $3.69
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.21
Timely Ward Timely Ward
0% Synergy $0.67
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $9.04
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
-2% Synergy $1.77
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $3.57
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-3% Synergy $0.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Y'shtola, Night's Blessed to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+11% Synergy $6.01
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+4% Synergy $1.32
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $1.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+25% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $19.47
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $0.85
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $6.74
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $5.78
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $0.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $90.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $46.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $34.59
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $5.69
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+42% Synergy $2.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+23% Synergy $2.82
White Auracite White Auracite
+23% Synergy $0.11
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+22% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $3.64
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.58
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.21
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+6% Synergy $12.37
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $1.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.41
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.84
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $61.26
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $116.80
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $24.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $83.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $745.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $176.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.93
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-18% Synergy $0.59
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-18% Synergy $0.22
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-22% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Y'shtola, Night's Blessed decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+37% Synergy $8.36
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+32% Synergy $0.36
Underground River Underground River
+31% Synergy $0.97
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+28% Synergy $1.88
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+25% Synergy $0.53
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+24% Synergy $0.24
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+24% Synergy $0.27
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+24% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $8.64
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+20% Synergy $0.22
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+20% Synergy $0.15
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.10
Port Town Port Town
+19% Synergy $0.20
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.17
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+19% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+19% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $5.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.13
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy $0.17
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.17
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+7% Synergy $7.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $6.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $20.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $15.00
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $20.01
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $16.76
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $23.77
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.39
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $13.72
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $10.89
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.17
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.12
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
0% Synergy $11.55
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.88
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $4.95
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.60

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