Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Deadly Rollick
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Snuff Out
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Force of Negation
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Dismember
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Ophidian Eye
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Opposition Agent
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Smothering Tithe
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Force of Will
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Chrome Mox
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Tataru Taru
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Lyse Hext
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Void Rend
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Submerge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Unwind
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Consultation
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Pact
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Undermine
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Commandeer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Risky Shortcut
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Massacre
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Glistening Oil
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Scrubland
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Island
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Swamp
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Plains
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Raffine's Tower
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-42%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy