Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Reaping Willow
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
71%inclusion181 decks254 decks
63%synergy
Propaganda
85%inclusion217 decks254 decks
58%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
67%inclusion163 decks245 decks
56%synergy
Vindicate
65%inclusion164 decks254 decks
54%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
66%inclusion167 decks254 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion153 decks254 decks
54%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
62%inclusion152 decks245 decks
52%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
60%inclusion148 decks245 decks
52%synergy
Void Rend
85%inclusion217 decks254 decks
51%synergy
Lyse Hext
59%inclusion145 decks245 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion178 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
56%inclusion137 decks245 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion138 decks254 decks
49%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
53%inclusion130 decks245 decks
47%synergy
Transpose
53%inclusion130 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Cleansing Nova
48%inclusion123 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion122 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion120 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Circle of Power
45%inclusion110 decks245 decks
38%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
43%inclusion110 decks254 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion95 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion73 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion68 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
41%inclusion101 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
37%inclusion93 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
35%inclusion86 decks245 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
35%inclusion88 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion84 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Krile Baldesion
33%inclusion81 decks245 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion82 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Murderous Rider
30%inclusion77 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Thancred Waters
22%inclusion54 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
22%inclusion53 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
18%inclusion45 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
18%inclusion44 decks245 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Absolute Virtue
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Hope Estheim
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-22%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
41%inclusion104 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion103 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion101 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
37%inclusion94 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion84 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
31%inclusion79 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion76 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
30%inclusion75 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion71 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion63 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion60 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Undermine
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion54 decks254 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion54 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Into the Story
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion42 decks254 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Press the Enemy
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
-12%synergy
Slaughter
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-14%synergy
Counterpoint
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
42%inclusion106 decks254 decks
38%synergy
Final Judgment
31%inclusion80 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion60 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Cut a Deal
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion50 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion32 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Lingering Souls
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Damn
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-14%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Ringsight
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion82 decks245 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion62 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion58 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion48 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
42%inclusion104 decks245 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion89 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
35%inclusion85 decks245 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion85 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
30%inclusion77 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion65 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion64 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Champions from Beyond
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion49 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
46%inclusion116 decks254 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion115 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
41%inclusion103 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion238 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion235 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion183 decks254 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion173 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion166 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion159 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Legends
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
48%synergy
White Auracite
30%inclusion73 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
-18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
-24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion253 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion251 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion250 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion242 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion219 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
83%inclusion210 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
83%inclusion210 decks254 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion208 decks254 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion198 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion198 decks254 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion190 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
72%inclusion184 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Choked Estuary
63%inclusion160 decks254 decks
47%synergy
Port Town
62%inclusion158 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
62%inclusion157 decks254 decks
51%synergy
Sunken Ruins
61%inclusion154 decks254 decks
52%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion151 decks254 decks
47%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion144 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion133 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion126 decks254 decks
43%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
42%inclusion106 decks254 decks
38%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
41%inclusion105 decks254 decks
37%synergy
Demolition Field
39%inclusion100 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
39%inclusion99 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Ash Barrens
34%inclusion87 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion65 decks254 decks
-25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion63 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion62 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
-27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion45 decks254 decks
-32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion42 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
-31%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
2%synergy