Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
76%inclusion226 decks296 decks
67%synergy
Curiosity
67%inclusion197 decks296 decks
58%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
64%inclusion184 decks289 decks
54%synergy
Unwind
56%inclusion167 decks296 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion228 decks296 decks
49%synergy
Lyse Hext
56%inclusion162 decks289 decks
47%synergy
Ophidian Eye
52%inclusion155 decks296 decks
47%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
55%inclusion159 decks289 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
50%inclusion149 decks296 decks
45%synergy
Dismember
51%inclusion150 decks296 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion230 decks296 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion184 decks296 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion169 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion167 decks296 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion158 decks296 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
51%inclusion150 decks296 decks
38%synergy
Vindicate
51%inclusion150 decks296 decks
40%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion147 decks296 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion147 decks296 decks
42%synergy
Transpose
49%inclusion141 decks289 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion93 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion82 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion80 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion58 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
-9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
47%inclusion136 decks289 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion127 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion120 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
39%inclusion114 decks289 decks
32%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
39%inclusion116 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion105 decks296 decks
28%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
35%inclusion101 decks289 decks
29%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
31%inclusion91 decks289 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion92 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion86 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion81 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
26%inclusion75 decks289 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion73 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Krile Baldesion
20%inclusion59 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
20%inclusion58 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion52 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion50 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion130 decks296 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
43%inclusion127 decks296 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion96 decks296 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion94 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Lethal Scheme
31%inclusion92 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion88 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion86 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion83 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
27%inclusion79 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion69 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion60 decks296 decks
-6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion60 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
-24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
-9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion49 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Overkill
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion44 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion42 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion40 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Despair
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Cancel
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Counterpoint
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Into the Story
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion121 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Circle of Power
39%inclusion112 decks289 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
35%inclusion105 decks296 decks
31%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion99 decks296 decks
29%synergy
Cleansing Nova
28%inclusion83 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
27%inclusion81 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion64 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Final Judgment
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion53 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion46 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion40 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion33 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Damn
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
-14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion98 decks296 decks
27%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
32%inclusion92 decks289 decks
26%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion77 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion71 decks296 decks
0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion59 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
20%inclusion58 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion30 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.3%inclusion27 decks289 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion126 decks296 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
37%inclusion110 decks296 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion100 decks296 decks
31%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion93 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Observed Stasis
30%inclusion88 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
28%inclusion81 decks289 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion40 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion40 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.8%inclusion26 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Phyresis
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion47 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion173 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion89 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion72 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion274 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion269 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion215 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion202 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion196 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion178 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Relic of Legends
52%inclusion155 decks296 decks
46%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion88 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
10%synergy
White Auracite
22%inclusion63 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion57 decks296 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion38 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.8%inclusion26 decks296 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
-22%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion294 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion289 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion289 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion285 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion217 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion207 decks296 decks
36%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion204 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
68%inclusion202 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion202 decks296 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion201 decks296 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion169 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion166 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion165 decks296 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion165 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion164 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion161 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion153 decks296 decks
43%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
41%inclusion120 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion118 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Choked Estuary
40%inclusion118 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion117 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
39%inclusion114 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion114 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion114 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion111 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion111 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion109 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion108 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion107 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion98 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion97 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion94 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion94 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion92 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion88 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion86 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
27%inclusion81 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion74 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
24%inclusion70 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion60 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion33 decks296 decks
-3%synergy