Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
91%inclusion232 decks254 decks
77%synergy
Force of Negation
85%inclusion217 decks254 decks
74%synergy
Curiosity
75%inclusion191 decks254 decks
67%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion187 decks254 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
73%inclusion185 decks254 decks
64%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
72%inclusion183 decks254 decks
63%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion174 decks254 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
66%inclusion167 decks254 decks
60%synergy
Ophidian Eye
64%inclusion163 decks254 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion184 decks254 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion195 decks254 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion192 decks254 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
72%inclusion183 decks254 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion175 decks254 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion173 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
66%inclusion167 decks254 decks
49%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion159 decks254 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion146 decks254 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion135 decks254 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion243 decks254 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion240 decks254 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
90%inclusion229 decks254 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion228 decks254 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion218 decks254 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion218 decks254 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
84%inclusion213 decks254 decks
70%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion212 decks254 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion193 decks254 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Mox
76%inclusion192 decks254 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
51%inclusion129 decks254 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion120 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion119 decks254 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
42%inclusion106 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion103 decks254 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
40%inclusion102 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion95 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Tataru Taru
32%inclusion73 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
30%inclusion76 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
29%inclusion68 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion74 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Tandem Lookout
26%inclusion67 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion64 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion57 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion52 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion52 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion46 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion42 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion41 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion41 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion32 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Lyse Hext
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Drake
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion132 decks254 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion131 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion131 decks254 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion119 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
46%inclusion116 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion109 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Misdirection
43%inclusion108 decks254 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion99 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
38%inclusion96 decks254 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion91 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion90 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion88 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion87 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion84 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Mental Misstep
32%inclusion81 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion80 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion79 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Submerge
28%inclusion72 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Unwind
28%inclusion72 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion71 decks254 decks
-14%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
-17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Undermine
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Betrayal
27%inclusion69 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion66 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
21%inclusion54 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion50 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion49 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
18%inclusion45 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion42 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Massacre
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion93 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion70 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion69 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
-13%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
-15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
43%inclusion109 decks254 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion106 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion87 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion82 decks254 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion42 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
52%inclusion132 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion133 decks254 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion77 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion76 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion50 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion35 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
-17%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion253 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion243 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion190 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion185 decks254 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion174 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
61%inclusion155 decks254 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion140 decks254 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion138 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion129 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion123 decks254 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion118 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Legends
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-26%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion246 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion245 decks254 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion243 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion242 decks254 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion241 decks254 decks
79%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion241 decks254 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion240 decks254 decks
56%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion239 decks254 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion237 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion235 decks254 decks
56%synergy
Mana Confluence
72%inclusion182 decks254 decks
58%synergy
Island
71%inclusion180 decks254 decks
-22%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion177 decks254 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion176 decks254 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion169 decks254 decks
-25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion164 decks254 decks
53%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion159 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion157 decks254 decks
51%synergy
Plains
61%inclusion155 decks254 decks
-31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion153 decks254 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion146 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion146 decks254 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Raffine's Tower
47%inclusion119 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
47%inclusion119 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion117 decks254 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion115 decks254 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion111 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion106 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
31%inclusion80 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion79 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion70 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion41 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion41 decks254 decks
-20%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
-28%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-46%synergy