Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Burn

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Josh Nelson
Jan 16, 2026
Esper Renaissance: A Major Glow-Up in 2025
Two commanders released in 2025 have brought something of an Esper Renaissance to the format, revitalizing the color combination!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
4.9%inclusion7 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.9%inclusion6 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.9%inclusion6 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.3%inclusion2 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.3%inclusion2 decks152 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
79%inclusion395 decks499 decks
71%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion352 decks499 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion270 decks499 decks
49%synergy
Dismember
54%inclusion271 decks499 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion375 decks499 decks
48%synergy
Unwind
54%inclusion267 decks499 decks
48%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
56%inclusion270 decks478 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
50%inclusion251 decks499 decks
46%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
54%inclusion261 decks479 decks
45%synergy
Lyse Hext
54%inclusion256 decks478 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion388 decks499 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion294 decks499 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion281 decks499 decks
39%synergy
Transpose
50%inclusion240 decks478 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion250 decks499 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion239 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion238 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion236 decks499 decks
39%synergy
Vindicate
45%inclusion224 decks499 decks
35%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion217 decks499 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion197 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion192 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion191 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion143 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion125 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion112 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion108 decks499 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion86 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion85 decks499 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion73 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
43%inclusion205 decks478 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion188 decks499 decks
32%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
36%inclusion174 decks478 decks
29%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
35%inclusion165 decks478 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion167 decks499 decks
26%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion159 decks479 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion161 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
31%inclusion156 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion152 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion145 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion138 decks499 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion128 decks478 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion116 decks499 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion108 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
20%inclusion96 decks478 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion94 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
18%inclusion88 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion87 decks499 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion86 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion86 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion81 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Krile Baldesion
16%inclusion75 decks478 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion70 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion70 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion63 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion56 decks478 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion56 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion55 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion52 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion48 decks478 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion41 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.2%inclusion41 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.5%inclusion36 decks478 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
6.9%inclusion33 decks478 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.8%inclusion33 decks488 decks
-2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.7%inclusion32 decks479 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion206 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion196 decks499 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion170 decks499 decks
25%synergy
Dig Through Time
32%inclusion162 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion147 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Lethal Scheme
29%inclusion146 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion145 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion144 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion143 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion138 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion136 decks499 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion120 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion115 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion107 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion106 decks499 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion104 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion102 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion97 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion89 decks499 decks
-24%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion81 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion78 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion77 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion76 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion66 decks470 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion67 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion67 decks499 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion59 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion54 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion54 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion44 decks499 decks
-11%synergy
Brainsurge
8.6%inclusion43 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
8.2%inclusion41 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
8.2%inclusion41 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.2%inclusion41 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.0%inclusion40 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
-10%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Story
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.4%inclusion37 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion217 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion216 decks499 decks
37%synergy
Circle of Power
38%inclusion182 decks478 decks
31%synergy
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion185 decks499 decks
33%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion167 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Syphon Mind
31%inclusion153 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion148 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Cleansing Nova
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion103 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion90 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion85 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion83 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion83 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion80 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion75 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion70 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion62 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion56 decks499 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion48 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.2%inclusion46 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.8%inclusion44 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion42 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion159 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion134 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
26%inclusion123 decks478 decks
20%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
19%inclusion91 decks478 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion89 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion83 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion79 decks479 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion59 decks499 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.4%inclusion45 decks478 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
8.4%inclusion42 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.5%inclusion36 decks478 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.5%inclusion36 decks479 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.0%inclusion35 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
43%inclusion217 decks499 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion192 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion189 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion162 decks499 decks
30%synergy
Observed Stasis
28%inclusion135 decks478 decks
22%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion126 decks478 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion117 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion103 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion92 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion91 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion79 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion72 decks499 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion63 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion62 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion57 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion55 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.0%inclusion45 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.8%inclusion44 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.2%inclusion41 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion40 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.4%inclusion37 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
-5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion78 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion270 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion150 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion117 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion113 decks499 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion102 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion51 decks488 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion49 decks478 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion45 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion24 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion472 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion452 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion379 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion355 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion329 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion287 decks499 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
53%inclusion266 decks499 decks
48%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion161 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion101 decks387 decks
22%synergy
White Auracite
23%inclusion112 decks478 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion108 decks499 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion105 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion95 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion62 decks499 decks
-19%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion52 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion48 decks499 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
-24%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion46 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion46 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.0%inclusion45 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion44 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion35 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion490 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion480 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion477 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion471 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion355 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion331 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion327 decks499 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion318 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion311 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion310 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion288 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion279 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion265 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion261 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion247 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
48%inclusion242 decks499 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion232 decks499 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion216 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
43%inclusion214 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion208 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion206 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion195 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion193 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion187 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion187 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion184 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion179 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion178 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion174 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion173 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion172 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion170 decks499 decks
25%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion165 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion163 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion156 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
26%inclusion130 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion115 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion111 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion106 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
21%inclusion105 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
21%inclusion104 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion102 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion92 decks499 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion91 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion89 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion88 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion88 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion82 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion78 decks499 decks
0%synergy