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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Withering Curse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
74%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
71%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
64%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Snuff Out
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Ophidian Eye
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Void Rend
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion73 decks85 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Lyse Hext
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Rug of Smothering
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Tainted Pact
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-23%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Undermine
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Transpose
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Unexplained Absence
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Vindicate
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Risky Shortcut
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Power
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Norn's Annex
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Vile Consumption
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Legends
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-23%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion82 decks85 decks
81%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion82 decks85 decks
81%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion82 decks85 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion80 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Island
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Raffine's Tower
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-34%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy