Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Withering Curse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silverquill, the Disputant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Seminar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Unwind
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Snuff Out
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Force of Negation
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Lyse Hext
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Transpose
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Misdirection
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Inkshield
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Soul Shatter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Baleful Mastery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Undermine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Counterpoint
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Emergency Eject
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Unexplained Absence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Countersquall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Vindicate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Risky Shortcut
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Soul
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Norn's Annex
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vile Consumption
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Observed Stasis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Collective Restraint
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Relic of Legends
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Tundra
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Raffine's Tower
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy