Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Lifegain

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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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Mai, Scornful Striker
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion29 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.7%inclusion7 decks189 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.3%inclusion6 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Ember Island Production
2.9%inclusion5 decks174 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
73%inclusion426 decks586 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion399 decks586 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
56%inclusion328 decks586 decks
51%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion314 decks586 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion427 decks586 decks
47%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
57%inclusion306 decks536 decks
47%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion321 decks586 decks
46%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion298 decks586 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
50%inclusion291 decks586 decks
46%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
46%inclusion268 decks586 decks
41%synergy
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Void Rend
72%inclusion420 decks586 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion357 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion320 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion309 decks586 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion288 decks586 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion288 decks586 decks
28%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
49%inclusion261 decks538 decks
39%synergy
Lyse Hext
47%inclusion253 decks536 decks
38%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion271 decks586 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion270 decks586 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion247 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion244 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion239 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion198 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion158 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion154 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion123 decks586 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion116 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion109 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
45%inclusion261 decks586 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion258 decks586 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion230 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
38%inclusion205 decks537 decks
30%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
34%inclusion182 decks537 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion196 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
32%inclusion171 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion180 decks586 decks
26%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
30%inclusion165 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
29%inclusion168 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
26%inclusion154 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion144 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion126 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion113 decks537 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion119 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion104 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion105 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion105 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
17%inclusion93 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion92 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15%inclusion90 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion89 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15%inclusion87 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion84 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion83 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion70 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion69 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion62 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion59 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion53 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion52 decks537 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Spark Double
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.8%inclusion42 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7.6%inclusion41 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.6%inclusion37 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Transpose
42%inclusion225 decks536 decks
34%synergy
Rewind
41%inclusion239 decks586 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion208 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion176 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion173 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion172 decks586 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion172 decks586 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion170 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion166 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion158 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Dig Through Time
26%inclusion151 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion149 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion139 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Lethal Scheme
21%inclusion125 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion120 decks586 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion118 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion116 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion108 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion106 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion99 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
15%inclusion90 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
15%inclusion77 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion81 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion79 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion67 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion60 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Submerge
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Into the Story
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.1%inclusion30 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
40%inclusion234 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion230 decks586 decks
33%synergy
Risky Shortcut
33%inclusion195 decks586 decks
29%synergy
Circle of Power
32%inclusion171 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion175 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion141 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
23%inclusion136 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Syphon Mind
23%inclusion132 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Cleansing Nova
22%inclusion130 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Final Judgment
14%inclusion83 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion72 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion81 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion71 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion67 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.8%inclusion40 decks586 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
28%inclusion163 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Norn's Annex
28%inclusion162 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
25%inclusion133 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion137 decks586 decks
0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion104 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion112 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion112 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion89 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion81 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion71 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
12%inclusion70 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion62 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion53 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion53 decks538 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion52 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.5%inclusion35 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion260 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
41%inclusion240 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion198 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion197 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion180 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion157 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
25%inclusion132 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
23%inclusion125 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion112 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion106 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion102 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion93 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion89 decks586 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion76 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion57 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion57 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.9%inclusion52 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion46 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.8%inclusion40 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.6%inclusion30 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion30 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion89 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion334 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion145 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion139 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion129 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion49 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion40 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion556 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion528 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion400 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion368 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion348 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion314 decks586 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Legends
41%inclusion239 decks586 decks
36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion162 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion142 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion119 decks586 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion105 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
White Auracite
18%inclusion96 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion67 decks586 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
-25%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.8%inclusion46 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion30 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion570 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion558 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion556 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion551 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion376 decks586 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion368 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion355 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion354 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion351 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion348 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion345 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
58%inclusion340 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion317 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
47%inclusion277 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion268 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion264 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion261 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion253 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion243 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion240 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Ruins
41%inclusion240 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion230 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion225 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion222 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion216 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion210 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion208 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion187 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion184 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion179 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion175 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion173 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion173 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
28%inclusion165 decks586 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion159 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion144 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion135 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
23%inclusion133 decks586 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion124 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion120 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion119 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
18%inclusion108 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion108 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion104 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
17%inclusion101 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion98 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion98 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
2%synergy