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
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Deadly Rollick
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Dismember
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Snuff Out
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
79%synergy
The One Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lyse Hext
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Attendant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Soul Warden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Void Rend
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Silence
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Unwind
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Soul Shatter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Undermine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mindcrank
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Necropotence
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Soul Barrier
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Chakra Meditation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Legends
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Raffine's Tower
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy