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

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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
2.0%inclusion5 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.5%inclusion4 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
1.1%inclusion3 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Swat Away
0.8%inclusion2 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
0.5%inclusion3 decks653 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
79%inclusion950 decks1.20K decks
71%synergy
Lyse Hext
74%inclusion841 decks1.14K decks
65%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
74%inclusion840 decks1.14K decks
64%synergy
Transpose
68%inclusion767 decks1.14K decks
60%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
69%inclusion783 decks1.14K decks
59%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
67%inclusion762 decks1.14K decks
59%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
64%inclusion729 decks1.14K decks
56%synergy
Vindicate
67%inclusion800 decks1.20K decks
56%synergy
Circle of Power
63%inclusion715 decks1.14K decks
56%synergy
Propaganda
83%inclusion994 decks1.20K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
84%inclusion1.01K decks1.20K decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion841 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
61%inclusion736 decks1.20K decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion699 decks1.20K decks
53%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
58%inclusion657 decks1.14K decks
51%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
57%inclusion646 decks1.14K decks
51%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
57%inclusion682 decks1.20K decks
52%synergy
Observed Stasis
57%inclusion643 decks1.14K decks
51%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
56%inclusion635 decks1.14K decks
51%synergy
Lethal Scheme
54%inclusion644 decks1.20K decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
47%inclusion530 decks1.14K decks
42%synergy
Krile Baldesion
45%inclusion511 decks1.14K decks
40%synergy
Tataru Taru
45%inclusion510 decks1.14K decks
37%synergy
Baleful Strix
45%inclusion537 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
42%inclusion503 decks1.20K decks
34%synergy
Thancred Waters
35%inclusion401 decks1.14K decks
32%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
33%inclusion372 decks1.14K decks
30%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
31%inclusion375 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
30%inclusion357 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
29%inclusion333 decks1.14K decks
27%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
27%inclusion307 decks1.14K decks
24%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
25%inclusion283 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
24%inclusion276 decks1.14K decks
22%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
23%inclusion261 decks1.14K decks
21%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
22%inclusion267 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion241 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion236 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion232 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion230 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion193 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion176 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion166 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion163 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion163 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion150 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion125 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.5%inclusion108 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.8%inclusion94 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion85 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.5%inclusion35 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.20K decks
-22%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
54%inclusion642 decks1.20K decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion558 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
44%inclusion522 decks1.20K decks
41%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion492 decks1.20K decks
35%synergy
Rewind
37%inclusion439 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion438 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Dismember
35%inclusion414 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion355 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Into the Story
29%inclusion343 decks1.20K decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion248 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion247 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Undermine
20%inclusion243 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion241 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion240 decks1.20K decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion224 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion222 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion220 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion219 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion209 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion203 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion196 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Overkill
15%inclusion168 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion172 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion171 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion165 decks1.20K decks
-13%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion163 decks1.20K decks
-29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion153 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion121 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter
9.1%inclusion109 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
8.1%inclusion97 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.8%inclusion93 decks1.20K decks
-12%synergy
Render Silent
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Counterpoint
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.20K decks
-5%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion85 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.20K decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.11K decks
4%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.8%inclusion81 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Syncopate
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.0%inclusion57 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
54%inclusion642 decks1.20K decks
50%synergy
Cleansing Nova
51%inclusion608 decks1.20K decks
46%synergy
Final Judgment
42%inclusion504 decks1.20K decks
40%synergy
Cut a Deal
41%inclusion496 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Rite of Replication
34%inclusion407 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
32%inclusion381 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Lingering Souls
27%inclusion329 decks1.20K decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion276 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion243 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion224 decks1.11K decks
18%synergy
Crux of Fate
20%inclusion238 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion179 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion176 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion171 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.7%inclusion104 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.4%inclusion101 decks1.20K decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.20K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Ultima
5.6%inclusion63 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion30 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
50%inclusion570 decks1.14K decks
44%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
46%inclusion522 decks1.14K decks
41%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
34%inclusion383 decks1.14K decks
30%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
27%inclusion305 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Norn's Annex
21%inclusion247 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Tome of Legends
18%inclusion215 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion206 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion193 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion150 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion151 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.2%inclusion105 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
8.6%inclusion98 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.8%inclusion93 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
53%inclusion637 decks1.20K decks
41%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion590 decks1.20K decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion473 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
34%inclusion409 decks1.20K decks
30%synergy
Ophidian Eye
34%inclusion405 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Champions from Beyond
29%inclusion328 decks1.14K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion250 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion233 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
19%inclusion225 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion218 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion209 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion153 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion126 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion123 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
9.0%inclusion108 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Vile Consumption
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
-6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Phyresis
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.1%inclusion61 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
46%inclusion556 decks1.20K decks
43%synergy
Temple of the False God
40%inclusion476 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion440 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion169 decks1.20K decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion133 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion108 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion57 decks1.11K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.10K decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.08K decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion901 decks1.20K decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion893 decks1.20K decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion876 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion832 decks1.20K decks
45%synergy
Relic of Legends
67%inclusion799 decks1.20K decks
61%synergy
White Auracite
49%inclusion554 decks1.14K decks
44%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion255 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Coveted Jewel
19%inclusion223 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion217 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion198 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion194 decks1.20K decks
-18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion113 decks804 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion137 decks1.20K decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion135 decks1.20K decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
-23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion104 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion98 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.18K decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.18K decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion1.18K decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.17K decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion960 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion950 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
78%inclusion941 decks1.20K decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion932 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
77%inclusion929 decks1.20K decks
23%synergy
Underground River
76%inclusion914 decks1.20K decks
43%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion856 decks1.20K decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
71%inclusion855 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Sunken Ruins
65%inclusion780 decks1.20K decks
57%synergy
Fetid Heath
64%inclusion773 decks1.20K decks
52%synergy
Choked Estuary
58%inclusion699 decks1.20K decks
42%synergy
Port Town
58%inclusion697 decks1.20K decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
57%inclusion682 decks1.20K decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion675 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
55%inclusion657 decks1.20K decks
40%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
55%inclusion656 decks1.20K decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion618 decks1.20K decks
26%synergy
Desolate Mire
51%inclusion616 decks1.20K decks
45%synergy
Demolition Field
47%inclusion567 decks1.20K decks
43%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
42%inclusion509 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
42%inclusion500 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
41%inclusion496 decks1.20K decks
37%synergy
Ash Barrens
37%inclusion449 decks1.20K decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
34%inclusion402 decks1.20K decks
-17%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion399 decks1.20K decks
-17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion368 decks1.20K decks
-19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion330 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
27%inclusion325 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion323 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion274 decks1.20K decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion267 decks1.20K decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion250 decks1.20K decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion248 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion245 decks1.20K decks
-15%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion241 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Vault of Champions
19%inclusion226 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion220 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion187 decks1.20K decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion171 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion170 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion146 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion123 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion121 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion119 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion119 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion114 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy