Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
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Josh Nelson
Sep 15, 2026
Josh Nelson
Sauron, the Dark Lord kicks Kaalia of the Vast to #8 in EDHREC's Top Commanders
Sauron's development to #7 Most Popular Commander has bumped Kaalia of the Vast, a perennial Commander favorite since 2011, to the #8 spot.
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