Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Protective Response
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lyse Hext
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Transpose
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Syphon Mind
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Observed Stasis
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Vindicate
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Snuff Out
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
69%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Propaganda
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Cleansing Nova
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Lethal Scheme
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Krile Baldesion
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Thancred Waters
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Tataru Taru
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Baleful Strix
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hope Estheim
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
G'raha Tia
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Destined Warrior
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Destined Thief
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sublime Epiphany
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Dig Through Time
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Into the Story
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Undermine
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Unwind
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Eject
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Utter End
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Unravel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fight On!
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Syncopate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Eerie Interference
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Spellgyre
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Charm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Quick Study
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Curtains' Call
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Counterpoint
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Cut a Deal
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Final Judgment
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Rite of Replication
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Lingering Souls
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Crux of Fate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Memories Returning
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ultima
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Risky Research
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Divination
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Legions to Ashes
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ninja's Blades
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Thief's Knife
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Curiosity
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Champions from Beyond
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Temple of the False God
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
43%synergy
White Auracite
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Sunken Hollow
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Glacial Fortress
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Port Town
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Fetid Heath
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Underground River
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Sunken Ruins
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Choked Estuary
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Desolate Mire
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Ash Barrens
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Demolition Field
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-42%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Pools
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy