Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Erode
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Withering Curse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Unwind
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Force of Negation
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Lyse Hext
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Krile Baldesion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Transpose
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Rewind
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Mastery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Slaughter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Undermine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Counterpoint
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Emergency Eject
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Press the Enemy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Unexplained Absence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Vindicate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Risky Shortcut
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Syphon Mind
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Circle of Power
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Syphon Soul
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Solitary Confinement
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Collective Restraint
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Link
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Tundra
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy