Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Optimized 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Dream Harvest
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Propaganda
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Void Rend
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Vindicate
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Lyse Hext
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Krile Baldesion
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Thancred Waters
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Indulging Patrician
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Hope Estheim
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Starseer Mentor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Transpose
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Undermine
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Lethal Scheme
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Overkill
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bane's Contingency
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Into the Story
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Circle of Power
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Risky Shortcut
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Cleansing Nova
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Damn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Norn's Annex
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
The Water Crystal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Ophidian Eye
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Observed Stasis
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Safety
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Frozen Aether
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Prairie Stream
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Sunken Hollow
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Sunken Ruins
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Choked Estuary
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Port Town
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Desolate Mire
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Demolition Field
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy