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

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.3%inclusion2 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
70%inclusion121 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Snuff Out
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
61%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion121 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Dismember
59%inclusion102 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
60%inclusion103 decks172 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
56%inclusion97 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Ophidian Eye
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
64%inclusion110 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion98 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion89 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion139 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion124 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion99 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion98 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
38%inclusion60 decks157 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Tataru Taru
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Lyse Hext
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
11%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Unwind
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Consultation
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Undermine
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindcrank
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Observed Stasis
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
As Foretold
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion152 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion124 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion170 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion166 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion165 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion158 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion141 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion140 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion124 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Ruins
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
8%synergy