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

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Dec 23, 2025
Lower Life Totals on a Budget With Y'shtola, Night's Blessed in Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed is one of the most popular commanders of 2025. But is she still good when you build her on a budget?
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
74%inclusion114 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion113 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Dismember
66%inclusion101 decks154 decks
60%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion110 decks154 decks
58%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion94 decks154 decks
57%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
58%inclusion90 decks154 decks
54%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion95 decks154 decks
53%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
61%inclusion94 decks154 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion88 decks154 decks
52%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
54%inclusion83 decks154 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
66%inclusion102 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Void Rend
64%inclusion98 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion95 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion94 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion89 decks154 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
41%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion74 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Unwind
48%inclusion74 decks154 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Prison
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion114 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion111 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion109 decks154 decks
50%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion62 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion57 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion64 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Lyse Hext
32%inclusion45 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
23%inclusion32 decks142 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
11%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Spellskite
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Transpose
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
-21%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Absorb
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Brainsurge
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Quantum Misalignment
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
34%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Vindicate
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Massacre
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Mindcrank
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
41%inclusion63 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
1%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion96 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion153 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion135 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion110 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion99 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion97 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-26%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion150 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion145 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion145 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion144 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion120 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion120 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion115 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion104 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion102 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion97 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Raffine's Tower
62%inclusion95 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion92 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion87 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion80 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion77 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion76 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion74 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
2%synergy