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

Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
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Josh Nelson
Apr 13, 2026
Josh Nelson
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
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
76%inclusion170 decks225 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
69%inclusion156 decks225 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
63%inclusion141 decks225 decks
56%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
64%inclusion145 decks225 decks
56%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion152 decks225 decks
52%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion128 decks225 decks
51%synergy
Ophidian Eye
56%inclusion125 decks225 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion130 decks225 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
52%inclusion118 decks225 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion122 decks225 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
73%inclusion164 decks225 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
72%inclusion163 decks225 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion135 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion126 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion119 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
52%inclusion117 decks225 decks
45%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion116 decks225 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion113 decks225 decks
36%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
49%inclusion105 decks214 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion110 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
72%inclusion163 decks225 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion158 decks225 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion145 decks225 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion109 decks225 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion97 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion96 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion87 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion83 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion78 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion77 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion107 decks225 decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion95 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
40%inclusion85 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Lyse Hext
37%inclusion80 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion83 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
34%inclusion76 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
24%inclusion51 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
24%inclusion51 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
17%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
22%inclusion47 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
45%inclusion102 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion97 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion91 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion86 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion86 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion85 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion73 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion73 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion68 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion66 decks225 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion64 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Transpose
27%inclusion57 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion59 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion57 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion54 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
-21%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Slaughter
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
41%inclusion92 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion79 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
34%inclusion76 decks225 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion71 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion67 decks225 decks
26%synergy
Risky Shortcut
27%inclusion61 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Final Judgment
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-10%synergy
Ringsight
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Damn
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion57 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Mindcrank
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion96 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
41%inclusion92 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion86 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion63 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion33 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
As Foretold
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion138 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion75 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion68 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion24 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion222 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion201 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion159 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion147 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion140 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion124 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion80 decks225 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion62 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion56 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
-24%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion18 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion220 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion215 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion213 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion212 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion171 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion171 decks225 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion162 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion151 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion135 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion133 decks225 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion132 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion129 decks225 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion128 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion125 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion120 decks225 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion119 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
49%inclusion111 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion98 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion96 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion95 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion91 decks225 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion91 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion84 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion82 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
36%inclusion81 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion73 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion70 decks225 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion69 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion52 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion51 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion50 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion38 decks225 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion37 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion35 decks225 decks
0%synergy
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