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

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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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Dream Harvest
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
87%inclusion78 decks90 decks
78%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
69%synergy
Transpose
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Vindicate
77%inclusion69 decks90 decks
66%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Lyse Hext
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Circle of Power
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion64 decks90 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
58%synergy
Propaganda
86%inclusion77 decks90 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
63%synergy
Syphon Mind
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
62%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Dig Through Time
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
55%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Tataru Taru
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Murderous Rider
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Krile Baldesion
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Baleful Strix
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Thancred Waters
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
53%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Unwind
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Into the Story
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Press the Enemy
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Absorb
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-29%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Counterpoint
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Suspended Sentence
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Final Judgment
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Risky Shortcut
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Cut a Deal
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Replication
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Memories Returning
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Norn's Annex
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Curiosity
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Ophidian Eye
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Champions from Beyond
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Vile Consumption
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Omniscience
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion82 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
79%inclusion71 decks90 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
29%synergy
White Auracite
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-21%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion90 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion90 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion90 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion77 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion76 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion75 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
82%inclusion74 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
82%inclusion74 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Underground River
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Fetid Heath
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
62%synergy
Sunken Hollow
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Ruins
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
66%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion63 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Choked Estuary
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Port Town
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Desolate Mire
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
39%synergy
Demolition Field
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Ash Barrens
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
-17%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
-17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy