Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
91%inclusion183 decks201 decks
83%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
80%inclusion161 decks201 decks
74%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
88%inclusion176 decks201 decks
74%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion176 decks201 decks
72%synergy
Balefire Dragon
76%inclusion153 decks201 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
79%inclusion158 decks201 decks
70%synergy
Master of Cruelties
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
65%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
65%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
67%inclusion135 decks201 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
79%inclusion159 decks201 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion177 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
87%inclusion174 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion141 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion139 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
54%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
61%inclusion122 decks201 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Lord of the Void
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
76%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion180 decks201 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion175 decks201 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion151 decks201 decks
72%synergy
Teferi's Protection
73%inclusion147 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion147 decks201 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion143 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion122 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
56%inclusion113 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion101 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Serra's Emissary
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
42%inclusion84 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Angel of Despair
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirster
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Serenity
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Sower of Discord
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Doom Whisperer
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Platinum Angel
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion113 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
55%inclusion111 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion108 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Burnt Offering
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Sacrifice
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Counsel
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
-20%synergy
Armageddon
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Cataclysm
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Winter Orb
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Dragon Tempest
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Necropotence
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Necromancy
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Sneak Attack
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Moat
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
-12%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion91 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion200 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion110 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion101 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion99 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion195 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion195 decks201 decks
54%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion194 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion194 decks201 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion193 decks201 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
64%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
83%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion185 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
91%inclusion183 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion161 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion159 decks201 decks
-16%synergy
Mountain
74%inclusion149 decks201 decks
-20%synergy
City of Brass
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion134 decks201 decks
57%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion129 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Savai Triome
64%inclusion129 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion125 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
61%inclusion122 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion99 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
-28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
-32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-31%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-48%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
6%synergy