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Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
Price tag $0.68

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% Enchantress 3% Group Slug 3% Midrange 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
#4 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.

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+9% Synergy $7.74
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+6% Synergy $1.71
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+3% Synergy $5.12
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $0.99
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+1% Synergy $0.73

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 $9.08
Curiosity Curiosity
+54% Synergy $0.98
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+50% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
+47% Synergy $3.44
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+45% Synergy $0.38
Dismember Dismember
+45% Synergy $5.35
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+44% Synergy $0.28
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+42% Synergy $13.18
Unwind Unwind
+42% Synergy $1.01
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+41% Synergy $8.11

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 $0.85
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+38% Synergy $0.40
Vindicate Vindicate
+37% Synergy $0.76
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+37% Synergy $0.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+35% Synergy $0.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+32% Synergy $26.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+26% Synergy $3.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $0.78
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.04

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+17% Synergy $17.14
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+15% Synergy $58.70
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $69.18
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.57
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $67.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $57.11
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $98.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $55.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $69.39

Creatures

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

Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+36% Synergy $8.82
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+36% Synergy $0.69
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+34% Synergy $0.24
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+33% Synergy $0.36
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
+32% Synergy $0.63
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+31% Synergy $36.39
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+25% Synergy $5.93
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy $94.55
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $9.16
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+22% Synergy $0.38
Krile Baldesion Krile Baldesion
+22% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+21% Synergy $9.58
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+21% Synergy $7.22
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+18% Synergy $9.79
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+15% Synergy $0.41
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+15% Synergy $10.50
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $1.06
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+14% Synergy $0.19
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+13% Synergy $13.22
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+13% Synergy $0.30
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+13% Synergy $0.87
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+12% Synergy $5.58
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau
+11% Synergy $0.23
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.99
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.36
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+9% Synergy $0.24
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+8% Synergy $2.09
Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
+8% Synergy $0.17
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+8% Synergy $1.51
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+7% Synergy $3.53
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+7% Synergy $0.35
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $2.58
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $16.28
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $2.92
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $53.03
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $13.34
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $5.90
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+4% Synergy $0.32
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $48.30
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $32.40
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+2% Synergy $42.72
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $16.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.70
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
0% Synergy $24.46
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $25.09
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $12.96
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.39
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
-1% Synergy $17.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $56.70

Instants

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

Rewind Rewind
+34% Synergy $0.47
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+31% Synergy $0.36
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+26% Synergy $0.25
Undermine Undermine
+22% Synergy $6.57
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+20% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $5.88
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.32
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $1.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $3.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $21.16
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $47.91
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy $3.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.47
Inkshield Inkshield
+13% Synergy $4.82
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.42
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+11% Synergy $0.44
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.35
Misdirection Misdirection
+11% Synergy $10.28
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+10% Synergy $0.56
Render Silent Render Silent
+8% Synergy $2.13
Overkill Overkill
+8% Synergy $0.24
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+7% Synergy $4.21
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+7% Synergy $5.60
Slaughter Slaughter
+7% Synergy $4.24
Submerge Submerge
+7% Synergy $5.28
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+5% Synergy $0.11
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $15.30
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+4% Synergy $0.29
Absorb Absorb
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.20
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.47
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $16.95
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $6.85
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $8.83
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
0% Synergy $6.63
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $9.26
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
0% Synergy $37.49
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $10.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $18.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.33
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $63.51
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.16
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $3.17
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $2.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $0.94

Sorceries

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

Circle of Power Circle of Power
+34% Synergy $0.25
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+28% Synergy $0.37
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+26% Synergy $0.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.61
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+23% Synergy $12.01
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+21% Synergy $4.77
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+20% Synergy $1.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.36
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+18% Synergy $14.79
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+15% Synergy $0.32
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+11% Synergy $0.25
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+11% Synergy $0.09
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.35
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.95
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $26.21
Stock Up Stock Up
+7% Synergy $3.04
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.57
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.47
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.36
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $20.48
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $3.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.20
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+3% Synergy $10.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $12.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.26
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.75
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $152.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $3.01
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.64
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $9.06
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $2.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+30% Synergy $1.42
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+24% Synergy $0.31
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+20% Synergy $0.23
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+18% Synergy $6.07
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+13% Synergy $0.29
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $28.75
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+7% Synergy $0.31
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $5.61
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $13.66
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $4.38
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.54
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.91
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.74
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $24.52
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.04
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
0% Synergy $11.07
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $44.58
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-2% Synergy $1.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.52

Enchantments

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

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+32% Synergy $20.71
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+31% Synergy $3.28
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+28% Synergy $0.31
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+25% Synergy $8.64
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+25% Synergy $10.53
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $16.82
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+13% Synergy $6.22
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+11% Synergy $34.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $9.01
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.57
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.05
Vile Consumption Vile Consumption
+8% Synergy $9.81
As Foretold As Foretold
+7% Synergy $1.31
Phyresis Phyresis
+7% Synergy $2.92
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $4.21
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.31
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.25
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+5% Synergy $0.46
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $24.50
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.87
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+4% Synergy $7.14
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $31.02
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $1.02
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+2% Synergy $3.46
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.35
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $4.82
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.43
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $11.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $3.74
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.59
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
-2% Synergy $4.57
Mirrormade Mirrormade
-3% Synergy $1.70

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 $6.99
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.64

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+26% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $1.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.54
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $1.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.79
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $7.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $59.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $40.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $10.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+43% Synergy $2.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $2.88
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+23% Synergy $2.72
White Auracite White Auracite
+23% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.49
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $5.23
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+14% Synergy $1.01
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $1.38
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+6% Synergy $14.48
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $4.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.41
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.56
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.78
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $157.73
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $37.11
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $108.93
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $1066.67
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $216.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.61
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-16% Synergy $1.18
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-20% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+38% Synergy $9.19
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+33% Synergy $0.37
Underground River Underground River
+31% Synergy $1.39
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+27% Synergy $2.96
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+26% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+26% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+23% Synergy $0.33
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+23% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.29
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+22% Synergy $0.33
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+22% Synergy $0.30
Port Town Port Town
+21% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.18
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+20% Synergy $0.26
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+20% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $5.88
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+19% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $3.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+13% Synergy $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+11% Synergy $0.44
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.39
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $11.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.09
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $14.62
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.60
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $32.63
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $7.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $30.90
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+3% Synergy $19.21
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $31.14
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $18.66
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $14.11
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.32
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.21
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $14.96
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $6.84
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.00
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.40

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