Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Propaganda
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Vindicate
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Void Rend
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Lyse Hext
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Snuff Out
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Transpose
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Curiosity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thancred Waters
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Krile Baldesion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Starseer Mentor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Indulging Patrician
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hope Estheim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dismember
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Unwind
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Render Silent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Undermine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bane's Contingency
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Into the Story
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Absorb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Protective Response
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Cleansing Nova
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Risky Shortcut
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Cut a Deal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Syphon Mind
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rite of Replication
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ringsight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Final Judgment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Spelltwine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flood of Tears
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dream Harvest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Day of Black Sun
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Isolation Cell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Painful Quandary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ophidian Eye
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Safety
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oubliette
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Frozen Aether
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Soul Link
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Weftwalking
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Narset Transcendent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
White Auracite
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Prairie Stream
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Underground River
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Choked Estuary
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Ruins
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Desolate Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Foot Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy