Y'shtola, Night's Blessed: Precision and Persistence
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed offers a unique blend of control and card advantage for commanders who thrive in the midrange and spellslinger archetypes. This legendary Cat Warlock stands out with vigilance, allowing her to serve both offensive and defensive roles efficiently. Her triggered ability to draw a card whenever a player loses 4 or more life during the turn grants consistent value, rewarding you for staying engaged in combat or interaction phases.
In addition, Y'shtola punishes opponents each time you cast a noncreature spell with a mana value of 3 or greater, dealing damage to all enemies while replenishing your life total. This effect supports a strategy that leverages impactful spells, making her an excellent choice for decks built around controlling the board while steadily outpacing opponents. Her combination of offense, defense, and incremental advantage fits well in a multifaceted approach to Commander gameplay.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{W}{U}{B}
- Card Type: Legendary Creature
- Subtypes: Cat Warlock
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Card Text: Vigilance
At the beginning of each end step, if a player lost 4 or more life this turn, you draw a card.
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell with mana value 3 or greater, Y’shtola deals 2 damage to each opponent and you gain 2 life. - Power / Toughness: 2/4