Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Optimized 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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.7%inclusion4 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Social Snub
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
76%inclusion167 decks220 decks
67%synergy
Curiosity
70%inclusion154 decks220 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
57%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
69%inclusion152 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
58%inclusion127 decks220 decks
52%synergy
Ophidian Eye
57%inclusion125 decks220 decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
59%inclusion130 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion116 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion119 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
73%inclusion161 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
72%inclusion159 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion131 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion125 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion116 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
52%inclusion114 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion109 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion106 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion160 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion155 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion145 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion105 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion97 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
48%inclusion100 decks209 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion96 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
41%inclusion85 decks209 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Lyse Hext
37%inclusion77 decks209 decks
28%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
23%inclusion49 decks209 decks
17%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
23%inclusion49 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
17%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
22%inclusion45 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion44 decks209 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Krile Baldesion
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
45%inclusion98 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Undermine
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Transpose
27%inclusion56 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
-22%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Slaughter
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Risky Shortcut
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
18%inclusion38 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Final Judgment
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Damn
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-14%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Mindcrank
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion37 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion30 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion133 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion217 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion198 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion156 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion144 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion121 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion63 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-23%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion215 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion210 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion208 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion207 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion170 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion169 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion159 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion148 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion133 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion130 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion129 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion127 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion124 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion121 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion119 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion118 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion98 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion96 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion69 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion41 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
-9%synergy