Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Dream Harvest
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Protective Response
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Darkness Descends
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Winnowing
1.1%inclusion1 decks90 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
84%inclusion314 decks372 decks
74%synergy
Lyse Hext
81%inclusion302 decks372 decks
72%synergy
Snuff Out
79%inclusion300 decks379 decks
71%synergy
Transpose
78%inclusion292 decks372 decks
70%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
79%inclusion295 decks372 decks
70%synergy
Vindicate
80%inclusion303 decks379 decks
70%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
78%inclusion290 decks372 decks
69%synergy
Exsanguinate
76%inclusion288 decks379 decks
69%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion279 decks379 decks
68%synergy
Circle of Power
75%inclusion278 decks372 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
90%inclusion340 decks379 decks
56%synergy
Propaganda
88%inclusion335 decks379 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion294 decks379 decks
9%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
75%inclusion280 decks372 decks
67%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
72%inclusion274 decks379 decks
60%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
72%inclusion266 decks372 decks
65%synergy
Observed Stasis
71%inclusion265 decks372 decks
65%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
70%inclusion262 decks372 decks
64%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
70%inclusion265 decks379 decks
65%synergy
Cleansing Nova
70%inclusion264 decks379 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion83 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion26 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
-27%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
61%inclusion230 decks379 decks
52%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
60%inclusion225 decks372 decks
56%synergy
Krile Baldesion
56%inclusion207 decks372 decks
51%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion191 decks379 decks
30%synergy
Tataru Taru
48%inclusion180 decks372 decks
40%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
43%inclusion164 decks379 decks
41%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
42%inclusion157 decks372 decks
40%synergy
Thancred Waters
38%inclusion143 decks372 decks
36%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
34%inclusion127 decks372 decks
32%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
33%inclusion123 decks372 decks
30%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
30%inclusion113 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
28%inclusion108 decks379 decks
27%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
26%inclusion98 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
22%inclusion82 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
14%inclusion53 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion45 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
11%inclusion43 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
11%inclusion42 decks379 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion39 decks379 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
9.0%inclusion34 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
9.0%inclusion34 decks379 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
8.4%inclusion32 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Absolute Virtue
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.1%inclusion23 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
5.2%inclusion19 decks366 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
68%inclusion256 decks379 decks
62%synergy
Dig Through Time
60%inclusion229 decks379 decks
55%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
57%inclusion216 decks379 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion144 decks379 decks
20%synergy
Into the Story
31%inclusion118 decks379 decks
29%synergy
Unwind
29%inclusion111 decks379 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion110 decks379 decks
21%synergy
Rewind
28%inclusion108 decks379 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion105 decks379 decks
-14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion79 decks379 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion74 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion74 decks379 decks
-6%synergy
Overkill
19%inclusion72 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion68 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Press the Enemy
18%inclusion67 decks379 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion64 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion58 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Undermine
15%inclusion55 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion46 decks379 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion42 decks379 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion39 decks379 decks
-32%synergy
Counterpoint
10%inclusion39 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion37 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Syncopate
7.9%inclusion30 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.9%inclusion30 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
-3%synergy
Brainsurge
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
-14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.7%inclusion21 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Eject
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Render Silent
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
70%inclusion264 decks379 decks
66%synergy
Final Judgment
60%inclusion228 decks379 decks
58%synergy
Cut a Deal
51%inclusion194 decks379 decks
48%synergy
Rite of Replication
44%inclusion167 decks379 decks
42%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion120 decks368 decks
30%synergy
Lingering Souls
29%inclusion109 decks379 decks
27%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion109 decks379 decks
25%synergy
Crux of Fate
23%inclusion89 decks379 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion39 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion35 decks379 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion31 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion29 decks379 decks
-12%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.7%inclusion25 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
5.9%inclusion22 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion22 decks379 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
59%inclusion221 decks372 decks
53%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
55%inclusion205 decks372 decks
50%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
42%inclusion157 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
31%inclusion114 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
26%inclusion97 decks372 decks
21%synergy
Tome of Legends
20%inclusion77 decks379 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion55 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.5%inclusion36 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion31 decks379 decks
-14%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.8%inclusion22 decks379 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
65%inclusion240 decks372 decks
59%synergy
Curiosity
38%inclusion145 decks379 decks
30%synergy
Champions from Beyond
33%inclusion122 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion104 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion84 decks379 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
20%inclusion77 decks379 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion65 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion43 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion38 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.8%inclusion22 decks379 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
63%inclusion237 decks379 decks
59%synergy
Temple of the False God
53%inclusion200 decks379 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion79 decks379 decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion43 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion37 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion37 decks379 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion361 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion360 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
78%inclusion296 decks379 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion294 decks379 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
77%inclusion290 decks379 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion289 decks379 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
74%inclusion282 decks379 decks
50%synergy
White Auracite
61%inclusion227 decks372 decks
56%synergy
Coveted Jewel
19%inclusion73 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion69 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion45 decks379 decks
-20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion44 decks379 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion43 decks379 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion41 decks379 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion40 decks379 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion38 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion35 decks366 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion23 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.7%inclusion21 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion378 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion377 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion377 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion374 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
91%inclusion346 decks379 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
91%inclusion345 decks379 decks
50%synergy
Isolated Chapel
91%inclusion344 decks379 decks
51%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
89%inclusion337 decks379 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion336 decks379 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
89%inclusion336 decks379 decks
48%synergy
Sunken Hollow
86%inclusion326 decks379 decks
46%synergy
Underground River
84%inclusion319 decks379 decks
51%synergy
Fetid Heath
83%inclusion315 decks379 decks
71%synergy
Choked Estuary
83%inclusion313 decks379 decks
66%synergy
Port Town
81%inclusion308 decks379 decks
64%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
80%inclusion304 decks379 decks
70%synergy
Sunken Ruins
80%inclusion303 decks379 decks
72%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
79%inclusion299 decks379 decks
64%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
77%inclusion293 decks379 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion292 decks379 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion277 decks379 decks
48%synergy
Desolate Mire
72%inclusion272 decks379 decks
66%synergy
Demolition Field
64%inclusion244 decks379 decks
60%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
63%inclusion237 decks379 decks
58%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
62%inclusion234 decks379 decks
58%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
61%inclusion232 decks379 decks
57%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion206 decks379 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion54 decks379 decks
-21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion46 decks379 decks
-19%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
9.2%inclusion35 decks379 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.2%inclusion31 decks379 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
Godless Shrine
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
-43%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
-43%synergy
Temple of Silence
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
-12%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
5.8%inclusion22 decks379 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
-15%synergy
Starting Town
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
-1%synergy