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

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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MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Brush Off
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Dismember
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Snuff Out
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Ophidian Eye
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Void Rend
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
49%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Lyse Hext
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Drana and Linvala
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Crypt Ghast
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rug of Smothering
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Rewind
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Misdirection
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Undermine
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Transpose
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Unexplained Absence
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Risky Shortcut
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Power
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Withering Curse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Mindcrank
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Vile Consumption
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Relic of Legends
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-23%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
80%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
80%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Island
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-34%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy