Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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
Defacing Duskmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Deadly Rollick
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Dismember
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Force of Negation
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Black Market Connections
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Snuff Out
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Necropotence
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
78%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Force of Will
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Lyse Hext
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Starscape Cleric
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Void Rend
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Silence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Unwind
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Soul Shatter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Consultation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Undermine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mindcrank
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vile Consumption
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Soul Barrier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%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
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Sink into Stupor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy