Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Control

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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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Glen Elendra's Answer
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
94%inclusion175 decks187 decks
79%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion166 decks187 decks
77%synergy
Snuff Out
81%inclusion152 decks187 decks
73%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
78%inclusion146 decks187 decks
71%synergy
Dismember
76%inclusion142 decks187 decks
70%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
75%inclusion141 decks187 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion144 decks187 decks
69%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion140 decks187 decks
66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
84%inclusion158 decks187 decks
65%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
71%inclusion132 decks187 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion166 decks187 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Remora
80%inclusion150 decks187 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion143 decks187 decks
57%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
75%inclusion141 decks187 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
72%inclusion135 decks187 decks
53%synergy
Swan Song
72%inclusion134 decks187 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion134 decks187 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
68%inclusion128 decks187 decks
61%synergy
Silence
67%inclusion126 decks187 decks
57%synergy
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion125 decks187 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion181 decks187 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion180 decks187 decks
76%synergy
Smothering Tithe
93%inclusion173 decks187 decks
61%synergy
Force of Will
93%inclusion173 decks187 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion172 decks187 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion170 decks187 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion169 decks187 decks
77%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion169 decks187 decks
77%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
84%inclusion157 decks187 decks
64%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
83%inclusion156 decks187 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
66%inclusion124 decks187 decks
57%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion124 decks187 decks
52%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
62%inclusion116 decks187 decks
54%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
59%inclusion111 decks187 decks
51%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
53%inclusion100 decks187 decks
47%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
53%inclusion99 decks187 decks
44%synergy
Displacer Kitten
49%inclusion92 decks187 decks
42%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
48%inclusion90 decks187 decks
39%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
43%inclusion80 decks187 decks
36%synergy
Tataru Taru
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
40%inclusion70 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
35%inclusion66 decks187 decks
31%synergy
Mockingbird
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Tandem Lookout
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Spark Double
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion125 decks187 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion124 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
64%inclusion120 decks187 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Consultation
64%inclusion119 decks187 decks
55%synergy
Mental Misstep
63%inclusion118 decks187 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion118 decks187 decks
52%synergy
Flusterstorm
61%inclusion114 decks187 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion112 decks187 decks
47%synergy
Pact of Negation
53%inclusion99 decks187 decks
45%synergy
Misdirection
44%inclusion82 decks187 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion74 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Submerge
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
-14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion52 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Void Rend
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion49 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Unwind
18%inclusion33 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
-9%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
-26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Undermine
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Render Silent
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-12%synergy
Intuition
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Transpose
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Betrayal
44%inclusion83 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
40%inclusion75 decks187 decks
36%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
35%inclusion65 decks187 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion48 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Massacre
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
46%inclusion86 decks187 decks
38%synergy
Cursed Totem
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion48 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
58%inclusion109 decks187 decks
54%synergy
Necropotence
47%inclusion87 decks187 decks
40%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
33%inclusion62 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
61%inclusion114 decks187 decks
53%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion96 decks187 decks
39%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion45 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion40 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion34 decks187 decks
-16%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion186 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion181 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion153 decks187 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion150 decks187 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion136 decks187 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Progress
72%inclusion135 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion133 decks187 decks
62%synergy
Lotus Petal
68%inclusion128 decks187 decks
58%synergy
Mox Opal
65%inclusion122 decks187 decks
56%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion97 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
47%inclusion88 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion73 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
-13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Flooded Strand
99%inclusion185 decks187 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion183 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
98%inclusion183 decks187 decks
60%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion182 decks187 decks
47%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion180 decks187 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion179 decks187 decks
60%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion177 decks187 decks
44%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion176 decks187 decks
78%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion176 decks187 decks
78%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion174 decks187 decks
77%synergy
Mana Confluence
87%inclusion162 decks187 decks
73%synergy
City of Brass
84%inclusion158 decks187 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion130 decks187 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion130 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
69%inclusion129 decks187 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion129 decks187 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion122 decks187 decks
54%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion115 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion115 decks187 decks
51%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion112 decks187 decks
47%synergy
Island
55%inclusion103 decks187 decks
-38%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion103 decks187 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion102 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
51%inclusion96 decks187 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion94 decks187 decks
40%synergy
Swamp
49%inclusion91 decks187 decks
-43%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion86 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Plains
43%inclusion81 decks187 decks
-48%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion57 decks187 decks
-10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion54 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
-16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-32%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
-29%synergy