Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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Dec 23, 2025
Lower Life Totals on a Budget With Y'shtola, Night's Blessed in Commander
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed is one of the most popular commanders of 2025. But is she still good when you build her on a budget?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Ember Island Production
4.0%inclusion3 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion118 decks174 decks
60%synergy
Unwind
60%inclusion105 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Ophidian Eye
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
54%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
60%inclusion101 decks167 decks
50%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Dismember
54%inclusion94 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Propaganda
72%inclusion126 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Void Rend
76%inclusion133 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
56%inclusion97 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion96 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
53%inclusion88 decks167 decks
43%synergy
Lyse Hext
51%inclusion86 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion82 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Rewind
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
26%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
30%inclusion50 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Krile Baldesion
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Transpose
45%inclusion75 decks167 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Disallow
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Lethal Scheme
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Render Silent
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
-25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Submerge
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Counterpoint
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Vindicate
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Circle of Power
35%inclusion58 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Cleansing Nova
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Final Judgment
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Damn
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Observed Stasis
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Phyresis
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion107 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion163 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion161 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion122 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion113 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion111 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion97 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Relic of Legends
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
45%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
14%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion172 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion170 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion170 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion166 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion120 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion117 decks174 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
63%inclusion109 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion107 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion107 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion99 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Ruins
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion64 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-1%synergy