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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
4.9%inclusion5 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Seminar
4.9%inclusion5 decks103 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
74%inclusion184 decks247 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
70%inclusion173 decks247 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
64%inclusion157 decks247 decks
57%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion156 decks247 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
69%inclusion170 decks247 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion141 decks247 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
59%inclusion145 decks247 decks
50%synergy
Ophidian Eye
55%inclusion136 decks247 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion139 decks247 decks
48%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion132 decks247 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
73%inclusion181 decks247 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
72%inclusion178 decks247 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion151 decks247 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion134 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion131 decks247 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion129 decks247 decks
46%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
52%inclusion128 decks247 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion125 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion120 decks247 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion118 decks247 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion185 decks247 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion179 decks247 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion157 decks247 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion125 decks247 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion111 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion111 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion99 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion96 decks247 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion95 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion87 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
47%inclusion110 decks236 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
40%inclusion94 decks236 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion94 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Lyse Hext
38%inclusion89 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
32%inclusion79 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion72 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
28%inclusion66 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion69 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion68 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
25%inclusion62 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
25%inclusion59 decks236 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion61 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
23%inclusion55 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion55 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
13%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
18%inclusion44 decks247 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
47%inclusion115 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion107 decks247 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion97 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion95 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion94 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion87 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion81 decks247 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion78 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion71 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion68 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion66 decks247 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion65 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion65 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Transpose
25%inclusion60 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion62 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion60 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion58 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion58 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion57 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion49 decks247 decks
-22%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion49 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
-11%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
40%inclusion100 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion85 decks247 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion81 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion78 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
28%inclusion70 decks247 decks
24%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion62 decks247 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion59 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion34 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Final Judgment
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
34%inclusion83 decks247 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion65 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion63 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Mindcrank
19%inclusion48 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion48 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion46 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion108 decks247 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
41%inclusion102 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion90 decks247 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion73 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion60 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion46 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion69 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion156 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion81 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion75 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion53 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion53 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion242 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion221 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion169 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion160 decks247 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion154 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion132 decks247 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion88 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion73 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion58 decks247 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion32 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
-23%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion242 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion234 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion231 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion230 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion191 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion190 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion183 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion162 decks247 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion154 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion152 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion148 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion147 decks247 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion145 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion143 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion136 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion131 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion123 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion112 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion111 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion108 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion108 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
38%inclusion94 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion93 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion92 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion78 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion76 decks247 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion74 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion62 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion61 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion61 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion59 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion56 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion56 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion55 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion55 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion55 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion54 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion54 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion54 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion46 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
0%synergy