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
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Withering Curse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silverquill, the Disputant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Vindicate
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Propaganda
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Void Rend
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Snuff Out
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Lyse Hext
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Curiosity
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Thancred Waters
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Krile Baldesion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Starseer Mentor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Indulging Patrician
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
The Destined Thief
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Overkill
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lethal Scheme
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Absorb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bane's Contingency
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Into the Story
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fight On!
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Foolish Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wander Off
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fatal Push
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Refute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Syncopate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Perplex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Circle of Power
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Final Judgment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Cut a Deal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lingering Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spelltwine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flood of Tears
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Isolation Cell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Observed Stasis
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Champions from Beyond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Frozen Aether
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Retro-Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Accord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boon Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Soul Link
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geode
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Prairie Stream
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Sunken Hollow
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Choked Estuary
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Ash Barrens
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Godless Shrine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-39%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Foot Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy