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Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
Price tag $1.35

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

#1 Current Rank
#1 Last Week
#3 Past 2 Years

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.

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+11% Synergy $8.14
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+8% Synergy $0.62
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $1.05
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+2% Synergy $1.50
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+1% Synergy $4.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+66% Synergy $10.06
Curiosity Curiosity
+53% Synergy $1.34
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+49% Synergy $0.26
Propaganda Propaganda
+46% Synergy $3.11
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+44% Synergy $0.40
Dismember Dismember
+44% Synergy $5.27
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+44% Synergy $0.32
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+42% Synergy $13.80
Unwind Unwind
+41% Synergy $1.01
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+40% Synergy $8.01

Top Cards

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

Transpose Transpose
+39% Synergy $0.40
Void Rend Void Rend
+38% Synergy $0.69
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+37% Synergy $0.37
Vindicate Vindicate
+37% Synergy $0.77
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+37% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+34% Synergy $1.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+31% Synergy $27.94
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+25% Synergy $4.48
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+20% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $4.95

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+17% Synergy $18.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+15% Synergy $58.37
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $64.21
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $66.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $58.53
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $108.31
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $53.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $73.09

Creatures

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

Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+36% Synergy $0.59
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+35% Synergy $8.72
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+33% Synergy $0.23
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+32% Synergy $0.37
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+31% Synergy $37.28
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
+31% Synergy $0.30
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+24% Synergy $7.21
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+23% Synergy $93.31
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+22% Synergy $11.94
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+21% Synergy $0.37
Krile Baldesion Krile Baldesion
+21% Synergy $0.22
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $4.21
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $12.50
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+17% Synergy $8.49
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+14% Synergy $0.38
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+14% Synergy $10.44
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $1.14
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+13% Synergy $0.15
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+13% Synergy $0.87
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+12% Synergy $0.23
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $12.81
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+11% Synergy $5.33
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+11% Synergy $0.22
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+10% Synergy $2.08
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.34
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+9% Synergy $0.25
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+8% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+8% Synergy $3.20
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+7% Synergy $1.18
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+7% Synergy $0.32
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $2.65
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+6% Synergy $4.34
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $16.71
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $3.36
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $49.85
Spark Double Spark Double
+4% Synergy $10.00
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.92
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $37.43
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $50.28
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+2% Synergy $34.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.01
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $17.83
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+0% Synergy $23.41
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
0% Synergy $22.95
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $14.33
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $9.91
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
0% Synergy $18.78
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $61.01

Instants

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

Rewind Rewind
+33% Synergy $0.51
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+30% Synergy $0.23
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+25% Synergy $0.30
Undermine Undermine
+21% Synergy $6.51
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+19% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.04
Disallow Disallow
+17% Synergy $1.72
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.56
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $22.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+13% Synergy $50.52
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+13% Synergy $4.00
Inkshield Inkshield
+13% Synergy $4.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+12% Synergy $1.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.38
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+11% Synergy $0.40
Into the Story Into the Story
+10% Synergy $0.31
Misdirection Misdirection
+10% Synergy $10.76
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+9% Synergy $0.47
Render Silent Render Silent
+8% Synergy $2.13
Overkill Overkill
+8% Synergy $0.34
Slaughter Slaughter
+7% Synergy $4.01
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+7% Synergy $8.09
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $4.19
Submerge Submerge
+6% Synergy $6.95
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+5% Synergy $0.20
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+4% Synergy $0.30
Absorb Absorb
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $15.83
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+3% Synergy $0.38
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $18.15
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $19.99
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $13.88
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+0% Synergy $7.74
Silence Silence
+0% Synergy $10.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $8.66
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $10.15
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
0% Synergy $38.87
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $18.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $62.02
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.58
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $38.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

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

Circle of Power Circle of Power
+33% Synergy $0.27
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+27% Synergy $0.37
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+26% Synergy $0.28
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+25% Synergy $0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+22% Synergy $11.06
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+21% Synergy $5.16
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+19% Synergy $1.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.82
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+17% Synergy $17.52
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.27
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+11% Synergy $0.23
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+10% Synergy $0.31
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.30
Stock Up Stock Up
+8% Synergy $1.47
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+7% Synergy $3.07
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $25.57
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.24
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+6% Synergy $0.49
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.23
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $4.01
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+3% Synergy $19.66
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+3% Synergy $9.49
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.40
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $11.68
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $12.04
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $5.01
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $164.94
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.31
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.63
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.29
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $2.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+29% Synergy $1.19
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+23% Synergy $0.31
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+18% Synergy $0.27
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+17% Synergy $6.04
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+12% Synergy $0.24
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $28.53
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $11.00
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $7.03
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.34
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.04
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $1.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.49
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $24.79
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.38
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+0% Synergy $10.79
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $47.41
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-2% Synergy $2.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+32% Synergy $20.91
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy $3.93
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+27% Synergy $0.27
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+24% Synergy $3.00
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+24% Synergy $9.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+20% Synergy $19.59
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+13% Synergy $6.11
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+11% Synergy $39.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $8.54
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+8% Synergy $1.31
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+8% Synergy $3.32
Vile Consumption Vile Consumption
+7% Synergy $9.62
As Foretold As Foretold
+6% Synergy $1.71
Phyresis Phyresis
+6% Synergy $2.83
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $4.21
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.21
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+4% Synergy $0.44
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.16
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $37.26
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+2% Synergy $3.60
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.32
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.04
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $6.53
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $1.21
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+0% Synergy $6.60
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+0% Synergy $6.39
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.60
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $11.99
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $5.43
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
-2% Synergy $5.55
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-3% Synergy $2.09

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 $7.12
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+25% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.76
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.71
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.83
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $10.17
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+0% Synergy $129.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $64.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $41.69
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $13.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+43% Synergy $5.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $2.43
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+25% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+22% Synergy $1.60
White Auracite White Auracite
+22% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $4.04
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+14% Synergy $0.70
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $4.40
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $14.42
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $4.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.11
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.62
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $5.50
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $168.38
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1122.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $109.73
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $37.77
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $240.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $2.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-15% Synergy $1.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-16% Synergy $0.27
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-19% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+37% Synergy $8.98
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+32% Synergy $0.35
Underground River Underground River
+30% Synergy $1.47
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+27% Synergy $1.81
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+25% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+25% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+23% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+22% Synergy $0.30
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+22% Synergy $0.30
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+22% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
+21% Synergy $0.21
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+19% Synergy $0.31
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+18% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.04
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.56
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+13% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.82
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.25
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+11% Synergy $0.40
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $10.52
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $19.61
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.90
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $10.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.56
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $34.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $7.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $33.11
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+2% Synergy $16.45
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $2.00
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $26.95
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.39
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $15.62
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $19.44
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-1% Synergy $15.11
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $6.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.44
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.50

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