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

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Dec 23, 2025
Lower Life Totals on a Budget With Y'shtola, Night's Blessed in Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed is one of the most popular commanders of 2025. But is she still good when you build her on a budget?
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Curiosity
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
70%synergy
Snuff Out
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
69%synergy
Dismember
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Void Rend
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Lyse Hext
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Rug of Smothering
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Undermine
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Transpose
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Risky Shortcut
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Damn
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Norn's Annex
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Legends
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Island
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
25%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-37%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy