Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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
Glen Elendra's Answer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
89%inclusion88 decks99 decks
74%synergy
Snuff Out
80%inclusion79 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
78%inclusion77 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Dismember
76%inclusion75 decks99 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
65%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
64%synergy
Force of Negation
76%inclusion75 decks99 decks
64%synergy
Ophidian Eye
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
61%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
50%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Void Rend
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
-16%synergy
Propaganda
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
87%inclusion86 decks99 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion77 decks99 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
69%inclusion68 decks99 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Lyse Hext
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Spellskite
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Unwind
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Consultation
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Pact
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Undermine
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Transpose
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-23%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Grim Tutor
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Vindicate
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Massacre
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Damn
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Ghostly Prison
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
As Foretold
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion93 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion75 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Legends
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-21%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-25%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Tundra
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
79%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion93 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
76%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion89 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion88 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion85 decks99 decks
50%synergy
Island
77%inclusion76 decks99 decks
-16%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion73 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
-21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
6%synergy