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

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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!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Defacing Duskmage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Moor
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
77%inclusion200 decks260 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion177 decks260 decks
59%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
65%inclusion165 decks253 decks
55%synergy
Unwind
58%inclusion152 decks260 decks
52%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion141 decks260 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion200 decks260 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion138 decks260 decks
48%synergy
Lyse Hext
55%inclusion140 decks253 decks
47%synergy
Dismember
53%inclusion137 decks260 decks
47%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
55%inclusion139 decks253 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
79%inclusion205 decks260 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion164 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion148 decks260 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion147 decks260 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion144 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion131 decks260 decks
42%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion131 decks260 decks
38%synergy
Vindicate
50%inclusion130 decks260 decks
39%synergy
Transpose
49%inclusion125 decks253 decks
42%synergy
Exsanguinate
49%inclusion128 decks260 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
47%inclusion119 decks253 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion112 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion106 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion105 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
40%inclusion101 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion94 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion85 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion84 decks260 decks
23%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion74 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion70 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
24%inclusion63 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
23%inclusion59 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion59 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Krile Baldesion
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion49 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
45%inclusion118 decks260 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion116 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion85 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion85 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Lethal Scheme
32%inclusion82 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion82 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion76 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion70 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion67 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion67 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
-24%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Counterpoint
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion111 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion99 decks260 decks
34%synergy
Circle of Power
38%inclusion96 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Syphon Mind
35%inclusion90 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Cleansing Nova
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Final Judgment
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Damn
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion85 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion113 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
40%inclusion105 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
35%inclusion92 decks260 decks
32%synergy
Observed Stasis
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion81 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion159 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion65 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion61 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion24 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion244 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion238 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion189 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion176 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion174 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion150 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
51%inclusion132 decks260 decks
45%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion80 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
21%synergy
White Auracite
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
-24%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
-24%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion258 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion255 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion254 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion250 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion190 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion184 decks260 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion179 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
68%inclusion178 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion178 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion178 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion149 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion149 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion148 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion144 decks260 decks
43%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion140 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion139 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion134 decks260 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion108 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion107 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
39%inclusion102 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion102 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion102 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion102 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion101 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion98 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion98 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion96 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
37%inclusion95 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion91 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion91 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion89 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion85 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion85 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion79 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion78 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion76 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Demolition Field
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion63 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
21%inclusion55 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
-4%synergy