Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Decorum Dissertation
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Brush Off
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
69%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
68%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Snuff Out
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Ophidian Eye
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Unwind
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Dismember
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Void Rend
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Lyse Hext
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Inkshield
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Transpose
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Perplex
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Risky Shortcut
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Damn
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Misleading Signpost
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-23%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
74%synergy
Scrubland
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
73%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-25%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-28%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy