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Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
Price tag $0.85

Legendary CreatureCat Warlock

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Control 21% Spellslinger 12% Lifegain 8% Burn 6% Lifedrain 6% Combo 5% Pillow Fort 4% Midrange 3% Group Slug 3% Enchantress 3%

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

#2 Current Rank
#2 Last Week
#5 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.

Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+3% Synergy $0.43
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+2% Synergy $1.47
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+2% Synergy $0.29
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+1% Synergy $7.36
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
0% Synergy $0.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+67% Synergy $8.89
Curiosity Curiosity
+55% Synergy $0.74
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+50% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+47% Synergy $3.22
Dismember Dismember
+45% Synergy $5.27
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+45% Synergy $0.39
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+44% Synergy $0.30
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+43% Synergy $13.71
Unwind Unwind
+42% Synergy $1.22
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+41% Synergy $8.67

Top Cards

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

Transpose Transpose
+40% Synergy $0.40
Void Rend Void Rend
+38% Synergy $0.50
Vindicate Vindicate
+37% Synergy $0.86
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+37% Synergy $0.35
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+36% Synergy $8.91
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+35% Synergy $0.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+32% Synergy $24.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+26% Synergy $5.87
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $2.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+17% Synergy $16.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+15% Synergy $53.72
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $7.45
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $68.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $58.23
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $106.71
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $50.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $51.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.18
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $61.51

Creatures

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+36% Synergy $1.97
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+34% Synergy $0.28
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+33% Synergy $0.39
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+32% Synergy $37.09
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
+32% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy $91.08
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+24% Synergy $7.26
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $9.65
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+22% Synergy $0.32
Krile Baldesion Krile Baldesion
+22% Synergy $0.26
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+22% Synergy $7.49
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+21% Synergy $5.74
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+19% Synergy $10.21
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+16% Synergy $12.13
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+15% Synergy $0.42
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $1.54
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+14% Synergy $0.22
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+14% Synergy $0.95
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+13% Synergy $11.53
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+13% Synergy $7.34
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+13% Synergy $0.29
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+12% Synergy $0.22
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.95
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.35
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+9% Synergy $0.19
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.17
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+8% Synergy $3.35
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+8% Synergy $1.83
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+8% Synergy $0.35
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+7% Synergy $5.26
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $2.42
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $55.04
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $16.91
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $2.95
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $13.10
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+5% Synergy $4.44
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $5.60
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+4% Synergy $0.23
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $43.57
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $38.09
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+2% Synergy $26.85
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $15.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.44
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
0% Synergy $22.42
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $24.12
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $11.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $27.23
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
-1% Synergy $19.37
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Rewind Rewind
+34% Synergy $0.44
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+31% Synergy $0.28
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+25% Synergy $0.22
Undermine Undermine
+22% Synergy $6.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.42
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+20% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.37
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $1.66
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $4.85
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $18.77
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $44.88
Inkshield Inkshield
+14% Synergy $11.26
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy $5.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.18
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+12% Synergy $1.39
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.48
Misdirection Misdirection
+11% Synergy $8.89
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.34
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+10% Synergy $0.56
Render Silent Render Silent
+8% Synergy $2.24
Overkill Overkill
+8% Synergy $0.39
Slaughter Slaughter
+8% Synergy $4.63
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+7% Synergy $3.70
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+7% Synergy $5.27
Submerge Submerge
+7% Synergy $4.80
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+5% Synergy $0.10
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $14.63
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+4% Synergy $0.41
Absorb Absorb
+4% Synergy $0.40
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $4.10
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $4.43
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $15.93
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $7.41
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
0% Synergy $7.53
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $8.80
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $11.00
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
-1% Synergy $37.55
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $17.58
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.40
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $63.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.35
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $2.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $2.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $2.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.23

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+37% Synergy $0.35
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+34% Synergy $0.25
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+28% Synergy $0.39
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+27% Synergy $0.28
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.72
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+23% Synergy $7.80
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+22% Synergy $7.91
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+20% Synergy $1.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.34
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+19% Synergy $14.31
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+15% Synergy $0.32
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+11% Synergy $0.19
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+11% Synergy $0.19
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.26
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.61
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $26.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.26
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.54
Stock Up Stock Up
+7% Synergy $10.24
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.39
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $21.15
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $5.01
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.97
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+3% Synergy $9.46
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $31.15
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $10.17
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $5.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.90
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.60
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $146.21
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.66
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.54
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+30% Synergy $4.70
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+24% Synergy $0.30
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+20% Synergy $0.17
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+18% Synergy $5.29
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+13% Synergy $0.18
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $28.23
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $5.52
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $13.11
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.89
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.38
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.93
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.61
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $20.36
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $7.93
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.28
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
0% Synergy $12.19
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $39.43
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-2% Synergy $2.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+33% Synergy $19.77
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy $5.70
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+28% Synergy $0.29
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+26% Synergy $0.38
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+25% Synergy $11.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $16.34
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+13% Synergy $7.53
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+11% Synergy $26.40
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $10.16
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.47
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.39
Vile Consumption Vile Consumption
+8% Synergy $10.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.29
As Foretold As Foretold
+7% Synergy $1.54
Phyresis Phyresis
+7% Synergy $2.04
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.33
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.72
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+5% Synergy $0.46
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $22.51
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.64
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+4% Synergy $5.53
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.33
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.99
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.72
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+2% Synergy $2.54
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $6.42
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $4.79
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $5.05
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.69
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
-2% Synergy $2.62
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $3.41
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-3% Synergy $1.05

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+12% Synergy $7.43
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $1.59

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+26% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $3.70
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $1.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $25.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $4.55
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $8.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $52.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.51
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $7.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+43% Synergy $2.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $2.53
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+23% Synergy $2.81
White Auracite White Auracite
+23% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.75
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $5.05
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+13% Synergy $0.59
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.79
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+6% Synergy $14.82
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $4.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.88
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.51
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $70.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $140.43
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $37.59
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $97.50
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $938.97
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $191.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.08
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-17% Synergy $1.04
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-21% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+37% Synergy $8.25
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+33% Synergy $0.51
Underground River Underground River
+31% Synergy $1.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+28% Synergy $4.16
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+26% Synergy $0.59
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+25% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+24% Synergy $0.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+23% Synergy $0.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.28
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+22% Synergy $0.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+22% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
+21% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.42
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+20% Synergy $0.27
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+20% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+19% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $4.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.34
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+12% Synergy $1.39
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $1.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.17
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $11.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $18.85
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.40
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $8.89
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.98
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.46
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $26.47
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.14
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $27.92
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+3% Synergy $25.79
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $25.27
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.36
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-1% Synergy $13.12
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $16.44
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $14.05
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $6.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.08
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.80

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