Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Demons

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Josh Nelson
Jan 15, 2026
Will Y'shtola Break Into the Top 5 Most Popular Commanders?
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed currently holds an esteemed ranking as the #6 most popular commander. The question is, will she make the Top 5?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
92%inclusion95 decks103 decks
79%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
74%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
82%inclusion84 decks103 decks
74%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
86%inclusion89 decks103 decks
69%synergy
Balefire Dragon
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
68%synergy
Master of Cruelties
72%inclusion74 decks103 decks
64%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion68 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Lord of the Void
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Dragon Tempest
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Serra's Emissary
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
41%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
41%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Angel of Despair
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Drana and Linvala
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirster
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Sower of Discord
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Serenity
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Mage
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Aegis Angel
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Doom
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Windcrag Siege
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
All-Out Assault
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion97 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion81 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Savai Triome
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-23%synergy
Shattered Landscape
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-24%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
7%synergy