Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
86%synergy
Force of Negation
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Snuff Out
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
77%synergy
Ophidian Eye
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Dismember
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Void Rend
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Smothering Tithe
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Lyse Hext
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Tandem Lookout
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Academy Rector
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Hope Estheim
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Unwind
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Misdirection
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Undermine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Transpose
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Whiplash Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Reverent Mantra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Radstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Quantum Misalignment
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Show and Tell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mindcrank
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Phyresis
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Vile Consumption
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Solitary Confinement
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Curator's Ward
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Relic of Legends
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Tundra
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Raffine's Tower
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Underground River
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Fell the Profane
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Undercity Sewers
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Meticulous Archive
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy