Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Decorum Dissertation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Withering Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
89%inclusion77 decks87 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
78%inclusion68 decks87 decks
69%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
65%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Dismember
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
62%synergy
Snuff Out
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
58%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Ophidian Eye
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Void Rend
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion75 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Lyse Hext
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Rug of Smothering
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Soul Warden
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Unwind
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-18%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-23%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Undermine
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Transpose
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Unexplained Absence
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Risky Shortcut
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Power
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Exquisite Blood
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion86 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion80 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Legends
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-23%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion85 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
81%synergy
Underground Sea
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
81%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
55%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion80 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion78 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion78 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Island
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy