Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Optimized 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%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
4.9%inclusion4 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.1%inclusion3 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.7%inclusion3 decks82 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
76%inclusion173 decks229 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion162 decks229 decks
62%synergy
Dismember
65%inclusion148 decks229 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion161 decks229 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion144 decks229 decks
54%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion133 decks229 decks
52%synergy
Ophidian Eye
56%inclusion128 decks229 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion132 decks229 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion122 decks229 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion124 decks229 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
72%inclusion166 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
72%inclusion164 decks229 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion136 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion127 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
53%inclusion121 decks229 decks
45%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion120 decks229 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion119 decks229 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion113 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
49%inclusion112 decks229 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion111 decks229 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion174 decks229 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion163 decks229 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion148 decks229 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion115 decks229 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion104 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion100 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion91 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion91 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion88 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion83 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
46%inclusion100 decks218 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion95 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
39%inclusion85 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion87 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Lyse Hext
38%inclusion82 decks218 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
32%inclusion74 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
25%inclusion55 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion55 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
24%inclusion52 decks218 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion51 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
12%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
45%inclusion102 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion99 decks229 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion95 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion92 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion91 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion91 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion79 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion77 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion74 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion65 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Undermine
25%inclusion58 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Transpose
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion56 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion56 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
-21%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
39%inclusion90 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
32%inclusion74 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Final Judgment
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Ringsight
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
34%inclusion79 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion91 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion85 decks229 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
1%synergy
As Foretold
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion147 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion69 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion224 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion205 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion160 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion150 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion142 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion126 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
34%inclusion77 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion67 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion55 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
-23%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion224 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion218 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion216 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion215 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion177 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion176 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion166 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion150 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion137 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion136 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion135 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion133 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion131 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion128 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion124 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion120 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
49%inclusion112 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion101 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion100 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion95 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion86 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion83 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
36%inclusion83 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion77 decks229 decks
25%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion68 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion58 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion55 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion55 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion51 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion51 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion51 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
0%synergy