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

Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
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Josh Nelson
Apr 13, 2026
Josh Nelson
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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
76%inclusion168 decks222 decks
67%synergy
Curiosity
69%inclusion154 decks222 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
63%inclusion139 decks222 decks
56%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
64%inclusion142 decks222 decks
55%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion152 decks222 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion127 decks222 decks
52%synergy
Ophidian Eye
56%inclusion124 decks222 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion129 decks222 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion117 decks222 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion119 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
73%inclusion163 decks222 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion161 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion132 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion125 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion116 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
51%inclusion114 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion112 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion112 decks222 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion109 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
48%inclusion102 decks211 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
72%inclusion160 decks222 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion155 decks222 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion144 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion107 decks222 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion106 decks222 decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion96 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
40%inclusion84 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Lyse Hext
37%inclusion79 decks211 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
27%inclusion58 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
24%inclusion50 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
24%inclusion50 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
18%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
21%inclusion45 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Notion Thief
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
45%inclusion100 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion96 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion86 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion65 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion65 decks222 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Transpose
27%inclusion57 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion59 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
-21%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Brainsurge
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
41%inclusion92 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion68 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Risky Shortcut
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Final Judgment
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Ringsight
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Damn
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Mindcrank
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion25 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion134 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion219 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion199 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion157 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion145 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion139 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion122 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion217 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion212 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion210 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion209 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion169 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion169 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion160 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion148 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion132 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion131 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion129 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion124 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion121 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion119 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion118 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion111 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion80 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion80 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
0%synergy
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