Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Lifedrain

Josh Nelson
Apr 13, 2026
Y'shtola Becomes #4 Most Popular Commander, Bumping Krenko
Y'shtola has bumped Krenko, Mob Boss to #5. Let's examine where Y'shtola is now, where she may be headed, and who she's up against!
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Petrified Hamlet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Snuff Out
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Lyse Hext
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Transpose
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Circle of Power
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Lethal Scheme
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
62%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
59%synergy
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Void Rend
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Cleansing Nova
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Observed Stasis
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Murderous Rider
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Thancred Waters
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Krile Baldesion
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Tataru Taru
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
The Council of Four
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Prophet
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Xande, Dark Mage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Drana's Emissary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Into the Story
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Unwind
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Press the Enemy
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Undermine
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Charm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Eject
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Absorb
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Obscura Charm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Unravel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mind Transfer Protocol
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interference
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Perplex
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Summary Dismissal
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pact
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Counterpoint
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Final Judgment
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Cut a Deal
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Risky Shortcut
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Lingering Souls
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Replication
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crux of Fate
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Relm's Sketching
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Memories Returning
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Risky Research
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ultima
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Reaper's Scythe
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Tome of Legends
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Anchovy & Banana Pizza
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Champions from Beyond
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Greed
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Retro-Mutation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lifelink
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Relic of Legends
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
56%synergy
White Auracite
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hierophant's Chalice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Fetid Heath
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Port Town
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Choked Estuary
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Sunken Ruins
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Desolate Mire
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Demolition Field
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Forum of Amity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-45%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Treno, Dark City
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy