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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Propaganda
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Void Rend
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Vindicate
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Lyse Hext
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Snuff Out
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Curiosity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Sanguine Bond
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Transpose
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Sygg, River Cutthroat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thancred Waters
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Murderous Rider
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Krile Baldesion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Starseer Mentor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Indulging Patrician
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Unwind
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Dismember
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Lethal Scheme
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Overkill
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Into the Story
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fight On!
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Refute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Syncopate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Perplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Cleansing Nova
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Circle of Power
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Risky Shortcut
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Syphon Mind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cut a Deal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ringsight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Withering Curse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Spelltwine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Flood of Tears
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Norn's Annex
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Isolation Cell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Library of Leng
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Painful Quandary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ophidian Eye
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Observed Stasis
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Retro-Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Soul Link
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Narset Transcendent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
White Auracite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Prairie Stream
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sunken Hollow
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Choked Estuary
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Port Town
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ash Barrens
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Foot Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Raffine's Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-42%synergy
University Campus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy