Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - 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
4.1%inclusion14 decks339 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.4%inclusion12 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.1%inclusion11 decks351 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.0%inclusion7 decks351 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.1%inclusion4 decks351 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
82%inclusion820 decks999 decks
74%synergy
Curiosity
67%inclusion668 decks999 decks
59%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
64%inclusion607 decks950 decks
54%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
61%inclusion577 decks952 decks
51%synergy
Dismember
56%inclusion557 decks999 decks
50%synergy
Unwind
55%inclusion554 decks999 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion766 decks999 decks
49%synergy
Lyse Hext
56%inclusion535 decks950 decks
47%synergy
Void Rend
81%inclusion808 decks999 decks
47%synergy
Transpose
53%inclusion504 decks950 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion639 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion607 decks999 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion526 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Vindicate
51%inclusion509 decks999 decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion501 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Ophidian Eye
49%inclusion493 decks999 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion493 decks999 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
49%inclusion486 decks999 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion483 decks999 decks
43%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
48%inclusion459 decks952 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion381 decks999 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion356 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion344 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion334 decks999 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion236 decks999 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion228 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion192 decks999 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion179 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion155 decks999 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion143 decks999 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion460 decks999 decks
37%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
43%inclusion410 decks952 decks
35%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
42%inclusion402 decks950 decks
36%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion407 decks999 decks
34%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
37%inclusion357 decks954 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion350 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion306 decks999 decks
22%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion283 decks952 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion295 decks999 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion293 decks999 decks
12%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion268 decks999 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
27%inclusion266 decks999 decks
19%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion240 decks952 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
24%inclusion237 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
22%inclusion211 decks950 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion216 decks999 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion210 decks999 decks
-7%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion198 decks999 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion197 decks999 decks
15%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
15%inclusion150 decks999 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion146 decks999 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion146 decks999 decks
13%synergy
Thancred Waters
14%inclusion136 decks952 decks
11%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion135 decks952 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion137 decks999 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion122 decks999 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion118 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
12%inclusion117 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
11%inclusion108 decks950 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion104 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion103 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
10%inclusion96 decks950 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion100 decks999 decks
-1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion95 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.3%inclusion93 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.8%inclusion51 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
8.2%inclusion78 decks950 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.9%inclusion79 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion76 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.5%inclusion75 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.4%inclusion74 decks999 decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.9%inclusion41 decks593 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.5%inclusion65 decks999 decks
-3%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.3%inclusion60 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.2%inclusion62 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.2%inclusion62 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
6.2%inclusion59 decks954 decks
4%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.2%inclusion59 decks954 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.5%inclusion55 decks996 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.3%inclusion37 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
44%inclusion439 decks999 decks
39%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion380 decks999 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion368 decks999 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
33%inclusion334 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion319 decks999 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion303 decks999 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion301 decks999 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion300 decks999 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion288 decks999 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion276 decks999 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion274 decks999 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion257 decks999 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion256 decks999 decks
14%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
24%inclusion242 decks999 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion212 decks999 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion204 decks999 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion197 decks999 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion197 decks999 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion185 decks999 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion185 decks999 decks
16%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion159 decks999 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion158 decks999 decks
-26%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion152 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion136 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion135 decks999 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion130 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion130 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion122 decks938 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion124 decks999 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion123 decks999 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion114 decks999 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion113 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion110 decks999 decks
10%synergy
Into the Story
11%inclusion108 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion108 decks999 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
9.1%inclusion91 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
8.1%inclusion81 decks999 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.0%inclusion80 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Submerge
7.8%inclusion78 decks999 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.6%inclusion76 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion73 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion71 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.1%inclusion71 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.9%inclusion69 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion67 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Counterpoint
6.6%inclusion66 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion62 decks999 decks
-14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.1%inclusion61 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
6.0%inclusion60 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.5%inclusion55 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
47%inclusion473 decks999 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion438 decks999 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
44%inclusion415 decks950 decks
37%synergy
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion369 decks999 decks
33%synergy
Syphon Mind
34%inclusion340 decks999 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion322 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Cleansing Nova
29%inclusion294 decks999 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
26%inclusion259 decks999 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion218 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion191 decks999 decks
16%synergy
Final Judgment
19%inclusion188 decks999 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion162 decks999 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion151 decks935 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion151 decks999 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion147 decks999 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion140 decks999 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion114 decks999 decks
-3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion112 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion110 decks999 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion109 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion96 decks999 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion95 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.6%inclusion86 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion78 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion70 decks999 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion67 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.2%inclusion62 decks999 decks
-14%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion61 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion60 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion55 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.2%inclusion52 decks999 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion51 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.0%inclusion50 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.0%inclusion50 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
35%inclusion354 decks999 decks
30%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
28%inclusion264 decks950 decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion225 decks999 decks
19%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion202 decks950 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion198 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion155 decks999 decks
-7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion138 decks952 decks
10%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
13%inclusion120 decks950 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion116 decks940 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion115 decks999 decks
8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
10%inclusion97 decks950 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion98 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.7%inclusion87 decks999 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion81 decks999 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.8%inclusion74 decks952 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.0%inclusion70 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion60 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion57 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.3%inclusion53 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.1%inclusion51 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion428 decks999 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion375 decks999 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion373 decks999 decks
23%synergy
Observed Stasis
32%inclusion305 decks950 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion311 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion286 decks950 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion223 decks999 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion219 decks999 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion177 decks999 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion169 decks999 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion150 decks999 decks
-6%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion122 decks999 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion113 decks999 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion109 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion105 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion103 decks999 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.3%inclusion93 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.9%inclusion89 decks999 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion81 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.1%inclusion77 decks952 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.6%inclusion76 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion74 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.3%inclusion73 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.3%inclusion73 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion71 decks999 decks
-2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.1%inclusion71 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion71 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion67 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.6%inclusion56 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.4%inclusion54 decks999 decks
0%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.2%inclusion52 decks999 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion187 decks999 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.2%inclusion62 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.2%inclusion52 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion523 decks999 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion308 decks999 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion232 decks999 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion230 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion216 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion138 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion125 decks999 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion102 decks952 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion103 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion80 decks975 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion67 decks999 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion67 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion62 decks937 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion54 decks999 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion937 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion919 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion731 decks999 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion708 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion663 decks999 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion579 decks999 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
52%inclusion521 decks999 decks
46%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion312 decks999 decks
23%synergy
White Auracite
26%inclusion243 decks950 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion163 decks754 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion198 decks999 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion193 decks999 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion165 decks999 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion140 decks999 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion125 decks999 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion111 decks999 decks
-23%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.0%inclusion90 decks999 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion82 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion73 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion63 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion62 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion54 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.1%inclusion51 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.0%inclusion50 decks999 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion977 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion964 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion954 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion945 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion722 decks999 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion709 decks999 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion699 decks999 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion698 decks999 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion677 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
64%inclusion637 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion593 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion575 decks999 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion564 decks999 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion557 decks999 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion535 decks999 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
53%inclusion529 decks999 decks
45%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion503 decks999 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion436 decks999 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion436 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion424 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion414 decks999 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion381 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion376 decks999 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion375 decks999 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion374 decks999 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion368 decks999 decks
24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion368 decks999 decks
26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion361 decks999 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion359 decks999 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion349 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion347 decks999 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
34%inclusion339 decks999 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion334 decks999 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion334 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion319 decks999 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion296 decks999 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
28%inclusion281 decks999 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion233 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
23%inclusion231 decks999 decks
19%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion226 decks999 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion223 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
22%inclusion215 decks999 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion212 decks999 decks
17%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion198 decks999 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion177 decks999 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion177 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion161 decks999 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion157 decks999 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion156 decks999 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion149 decks999 decks
4%synergy