Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Optimized 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!
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Construct a Cosmic Cube
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Incursion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
74%inclusion182 decks246 decks
64%synergy
Curiosity
70%inclusion172 decks246 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
63%inclusion156 decks246 decks
57%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion156 decks246 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion171 decks246 decks
54%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion141 decks246 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
59%inclusion145 decks246 decks
50%synergy
Ophidian Eye
55%inclusion136 decks246 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion139 decks246 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
54%inclusion132 decks246 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
73%inclusion180 decks246 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
72%inclusion177 decks246 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion150 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion133 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion130 decks246 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
52%inclusion128 decks246 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion127 decks246 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion125 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion119 decks246 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion116 decks246 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion186 decks246 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion180 decks246 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion159 decks246 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion126 decks246 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion111 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion110 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion100 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion95 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion94 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion87 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
47%inclusion110 decks236 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
42%inclusion104 decks246 decks
25%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
39%inclusion93 decks236 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion94 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Lyse Hext
38%inclusion89 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
31%inclusion77 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion70 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion70 decks246 decks
25%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
28%inclusion67 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion68 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion63 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion62 decks246 decks
15%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
24%inclusion57 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
23%inclusion55 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion55 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion48 decks236 decks
12%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion36 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
46%inclusion113 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion107 decks246 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion103 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion96 decks246 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion96 decks246 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion96 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion86 decks246 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion81 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion78 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion69 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion68 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion67 decks246 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion65 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion64 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion60 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion58 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
-22%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion37 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion36 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion36 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion24 decks246 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
-11%synergy
Slaughter
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Absorb
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Submerge
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
40%inclusion99 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion84 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion81 decks246 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion77 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion72 decks246 decks
25%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion62 decks246 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion59 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion81 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion64 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion63 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion49 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion42 decks246 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion108 decks246 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
41%inclusion101 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion90 decks246 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion72 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion60 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion47 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion38 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
12%inclusion28 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion25 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion24 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion16 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion69 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion155 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion80 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion75 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion54 decks246 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion51 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion44 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion27 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion24 decks246 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion241 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion220 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion168 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion159 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion153 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion131 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
36%inclusion88 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion73 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion33 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
-23%synergy
White Auracite
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion241 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion233 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion230 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion229 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion190 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion189 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion183 decks246 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion162 decks246 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion152 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion150 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion148 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion146 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion143 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion142 decks246 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion135 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion132 decks246 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion123 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion113 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion113 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion110 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion109 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion104 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion103 decks246 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
38%inclusion93 decks246 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion91 decks246 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion91 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion78 decks246 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion76 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion75 decks246 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion63 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion61 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion60 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion59 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion55 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion55 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion54 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion53 decks246 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion52 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion51 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion50 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion46 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion42 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion40 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
0%synergy