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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Deadly Rollick
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Dismember
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Force of Negation
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Snuff Out
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
79%synergy
The One Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Smothering Tithe
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Lyse Hext
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Soul Warden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Void Rend
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Silence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Soul Shatter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Undermine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Grim Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Risky Shortcut
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Vindicate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vile Consumption
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Soul Barrier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Omniscience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Chakra Meditation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Legends
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Island
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Starting Town
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy