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

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
80%inclusion168 decks210 decks
72%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion161 decks210 decks
69%synergy
Dismember
70%inclusion147 decks210 decks
64%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion158 decks210 decks
61%synergy
Unwind
63%inclusion132 decks210 decks
57%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion128 decks210 decks
56%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
59%inclusion123 decks210 decks
54%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
58%inclusion122 decks210 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion121 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
52%inclusion109 decks210 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
76%inclusion159 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion150 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion133 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion132 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion123 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion121 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
53%inclusion111 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion105 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion104 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion161 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion148 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion146 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion111 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion109 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion72 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
48%inclusion93 decks195 decks
38%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
47%inclusion91 decks195 decks
37%synergy
Lyse Hext
45%inclusion87 decks195 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion91 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
34%inclusion67 decks195 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
21%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
22%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.3%inclusion17 decks204 decks
0%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion95 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion94 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Rewind
45%inclusion94 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Transpose
36%inclusion70 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Undermine
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Press the Enemy
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Circle of Power
26%inclusion51 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Final Judgment
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Mindcrank
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Observed Stasis
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
No Mercy
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion129 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion207 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion193 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion153 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion146 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion135 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion119 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-23%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion205 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion203 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion200 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion196 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion167 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion167 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion166 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion145 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion140 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion133 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion132 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Raffine's Tower
62%inclusion131 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion129 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion126 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion124 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion123 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion104 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion95 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
1%synergy