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

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Andy Zupke
Mar 9, 2026
March Commandness Bracket - North Conference Round One
EDHREC March Commandness starts NOW! Click here to vote for the winners in the eight matches for the first round of the North conference.
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Glen Elendra's Answer
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
3.2%inclusion3 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.1%inclusion2 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
75%inclusion150 decks201 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion142 decks201 decks
62%synergy
Dismember
65%inclusion130 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion143 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62%inclusion124 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Ophidian Eye
58%inclusion116 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
56%inclusion113 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
60%inclusion121 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion113 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
71%inclusion142 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Void Rend
69%inclusion139 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion148 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion144 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion137 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion91 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
47%inclusion89 decks189 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
38%inclusion72 decks189 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Lyse Hext
33%inclusion63 decks189 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion43 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
22%inclusion41 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
21%inclusion39 decks189 decks
13%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Unwind
46%inclusion92 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Transpose
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-23%synergy
Render Silent
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Submerge
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Risky Shortcut
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Final Judgment
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Mindcrank
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Observed Stasis
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
As Foretold
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion121 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.9%inclusion15 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion199 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion177 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion134 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-24%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion197 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion192 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion190 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion190 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion154 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion152 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion145 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion122 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion111 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion110 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion110 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion97 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion35 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
2%synergy