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

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Mai, Scornful Striker
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
74%inclusion121 decks163 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
73%inclusion119 decks163 decks
65%synergy
Dismember
66%inclusion108 decks163 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion100 decks163 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion114 decks163 decks
56%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
59%inclusion96 decks163 decks
54%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion101 decks163 decks
53%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
60%inclusion98 decks163 decks
52%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion92 decks163 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
55%inclusion89 decks163 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
67%inclusion110 decks163 decks
41%synergy
Void Rend
66%inclusion108 decks163 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion101 decks163 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion100 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion91 decks163 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion89 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion85 decks163 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion80 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
42%synergy
Unwind
47%inclusion77 decks163 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion120 decks163 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion118 decks163 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion114 decks163 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion77 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion73 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion71 decks163 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion61 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion60 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion75 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
46%inclusion75 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
46%inclusion69 decks151 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion64 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
38%inclusion58 decks151 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
34%inclusion56 decks163 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Lyse Hext
32%inclusion48 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion46 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion41 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
24%inclusion36 decks151 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
17%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion79 decks163 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion71 decks163 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion70 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion69 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
36%inclusion59 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion58 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion48 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion47 decks163 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Transpose
24%inclusion36 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
-22%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Absorb
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-13%synergy
Brainsurge
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion59 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion57 decks163 decks
32%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Risky Shortcut
28%inclusion46 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Final Judgment
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Damn
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-13%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion41 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Observed Stasis
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
15%inclusion22 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Safety
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
As Foretold
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion101 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion58 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion162 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion144 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion116 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion108 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion104 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion80 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion50 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion47 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion40 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Vault
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion159 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion154 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion153 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion153 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion123 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion122 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion117 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion105 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion104 decks163 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion103 decks163 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion99 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion92 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion92 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion90 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion87 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion87 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion79 decks163 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion77 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion76 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion74 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion70 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion50 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion48 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion40 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
8%synergy