Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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
Rooftop Percher
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Gathering Stone
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Protective Response
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
92%inclusion108 decks118 decks
81%synergy
Lethal Scheme
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
80%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
87%inclusion103 decks118 decks
79%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
86%inclusion102 decks118 decks
79%synergy
Syphon Mind
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
78%synergy
Vindicate
88%inclusion106 decks120 decks
78%synergy
Observed Stasis
84%inclusion99 decks118 decks
78%synergy
Circle of Power
85%inclusion100 decks118 decks
78%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
82%inclusion97 decks118 decks
77%synergy
Cleansing Nova
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Lyse Hext
86%inclusion101 decks118 decks
77%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
85%inclusion100 decks118 decks
75%synergy
Transpose
83%inclusion98 decks118 decks
75%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
82%inclusion97 decks118 decks
76%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
82%inclusion97 decks119 decks
75%synergy
Krile Baldesion
81%inclusion95 decks118 decks
76%synergy
Murderous Rider
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
72%synergy
Exsanguinate
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
72%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
75%inclusion89 decks118 decks
73%synergy
Thancred Waters
75%inclusion89 decks118 decks
73%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
75%inclusion88 decks118 decks
70%synergy
Baleful Strix
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
68%inclusion80 decks118 decks
65%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
66%inclusion78 decks118 decks
64%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
63%inclusion74 decks118 decks
60%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
63%inclusion75 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
61%inclusion72 decks119 decks
58%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Tataru Taru
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
51%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
55%inclusion65 decks118 decks
53%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Quistis Trepe
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Sahagin
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sublime Epiphany
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Snuff Out
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Dig Through Time
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
69%synergy
Into the Story
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Overkill
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Moogles' Valor
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-35%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-19%synergy
Despark
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Fight On!
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Press the Enemy
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Disallow
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-36%synergy
Generous Gift
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Final Judgment
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Cut a Deal
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Rite of Replication
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Lingering Souls
60%inclusion72 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Crux of Fate
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Relm's Sketching
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Combat Tutorial
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Ultima
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
The Final Days
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
79%inclusion93 decks118 decks
73%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
70%inclusion83 decks118 decks
67%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
57%synergy
Tome of Legends
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Ninja's Blades
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Thief's Knife
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
79%inclusion95 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
72%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Champions from Beyond
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
60%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Curiosity
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Temple of the False God
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
58%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion112 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
80%inclusion94 decks118 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Progress
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Relic of Legends
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Coveted Jewel
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-26%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-25%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion116 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
92%inclusion110 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Sunken Hollow
90%inclusion108 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
89%inclusion107 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
74%synergy
Choked Estuary
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
67%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Underground River
79%inclusion95 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
79%inclusion95 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Port Town
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Desolate Mire
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Fetid Heath
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Ash Barrens
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Sunken Ruins
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Demolition Field
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Dismal Backwater
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-11%synergy