Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Core 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
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Blight Rot
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
85%inclusion101 decks119 decks
77%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
76%inclusion87 decks115 decks
65%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
75%inclusion86 decks115 decks
65%synergy
Propaganda
91%inclusion108 decks119 decks
64%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
61%synergy
Lyse Hext
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
61%synergy
Transpose
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
58%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
85%inclusion101 decks119 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion81 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
55%synergy
Vindicate
61%inclusion73 decks119 decks
51%synergy
Circle of Power
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
53%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
40%synergy
Unwind
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
51%synergy
Dig Through Time
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Prison
56%inclusion67 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Rewind
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
48%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Baleful Strix
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Tataru Taru
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Murderous Rider
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Krile Baldesion
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Thancred Waters
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Dismember
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
38%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Into the Story
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-26%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Absorb
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Counterpoint
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Cleansing Nova
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Risky Shortcut
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
37%synergy
Final Judgment
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Cut a Deal
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Replication
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Lingering Souls
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Crux of Fate
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Norn's Annex
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Ophidian Eye
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
38%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Champions from Beyond
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Link
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion108 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion108 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion95 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion89 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion88 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion83 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Relic of Legends
65%inclusion77 decks119 decks
59%synergy
White Auracite
37%inclusion43 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion119 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion118 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion118 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion117 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
82%inclusion98 decks119 decks
49%synergy
Glacial Fortress
81%inclusion96 decks119 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion95 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
80%inclusion95 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion93 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
76%inclusion90 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
69%inclusion82 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
66%inclusion78 decks119 decks
57%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion77 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Heath
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion66 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
38%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Port Town
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Ash Barrens
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-2%synergy