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

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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
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
79%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Snuff Out
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Ophidian Eye
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Void Rend
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Lyse Hext
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Rug of Smothering
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Pact
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Undermine
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Transpose
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Unexplained Absence
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Press the Enemy
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Massacre
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-25%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Underground Sea
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Island
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Underground River
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy