Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Retro-Mutation
1.0%inclusion1 decks96 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
77%inclusion198 decks256 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion174 decks256 decks
59%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
65%inclusion163 decks249 decks
56%synergy
Unwind
59%inclusion152 decks256 decks
53%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion139 decks256 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion196 decks256 decks
48%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion135 decks256 decks
48%synergy
Dismember
54%inclusion137 decks256 decks
47%synergy
Lyse Hext
55%inclusion137 decks249 decks
46%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
55%inclusion138 decks249 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
79%inclusion202 decks256 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion160 decks256 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion148 decks256 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion145 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion143 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
51%inclusion130 decks256 decks
42%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion129 decks256 decks
38%synergy
Vindicate
50%inclusion129 decks256 decks
40%synergy
Transpose
50%inclusion124 decks249 decks
42%synergy
Exsanguinate
49%inclusion125 decks256 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion86 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion71 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion71 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion54 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
-10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
47%inclusion118 decks249 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion111 decks256 decks
36%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion105 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion104 decks256 decks
35%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
40%inclusion100 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion93 decks256 decks
29%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion84 decks249 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion85 decks256 decks
24%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
31%inclusion76 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion74 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion70 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion66 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
23%inclusion59 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Krile Baldesion
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion46 decks256 decks
-9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion45 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
46%inclusion118 decks256 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion115 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion85 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion84 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion81 decks256 decks
-10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
31%inclusion80 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion76 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion71 decks256 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
28%inclusion71 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion69 decks256 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion67 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion65 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion50 decks256 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion48 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion47 decks256 decks
-24%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion46 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion45 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion40 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion40 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
-10%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Counterpoint
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion109 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Circle of Power
39%inclusion96 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion98 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Syphon Mind
35%inclusion89 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion75 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Cleansing Nova
27%inclusion70 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Final Judgment
18%inclusion47 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion46 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
-9%synergy
Damn
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
-13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion82 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
32%inclusion79 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Norn's Annex
28%inclusion71 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion54 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion46 decks256 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Mindcrank
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion110 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
41%inclusion104 decks256 decks
35%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
35%inclusion90 decks256 decks
32%synergy
Observed Stasis
32%inclusion79 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion80 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
27%inclusion66 decks249 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion59 decks256 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion40 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
1%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion158 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion80 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion64 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion48 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion240 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion236 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion187 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion174 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion172 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion148 decks256 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
51%inclusion130 decks256 decks
45%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion80 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
21%synergy
White Auracite
23%inclusion57 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion49 decks256 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
-24%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
-24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion254 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion251 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion250 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion246 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion187 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion181 decks256 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
69%inclusion176 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion175 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion174 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion174 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion147 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion147 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion146 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion141 decks256 decks
42%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion138 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion137 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
51%inclusion131 decks256 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion107 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion106 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion101 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion100 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion100 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
39%inclusion99 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion99 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion96 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion96 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion94 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
36%inclusion92 decks256 decks
29%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion90 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion89 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion87 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion85 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion84 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion78 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion77 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion76 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Demolition Field
27%inclusion69 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion65 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
23%inclusion60 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion59 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion46 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion40 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
-4%synergy