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

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion144 decks172 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion126 decks172 decks
65%synergy
Unwind
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
59%synergy
Ophidian Eye
64%inclusion110 decks172 decks
59%synergy
Dismember
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion139 decks172 decks
54%synergy
Lyse Hext
59%inclusion98 decks166 decks
50%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
59%inclusion98 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
58%inclusion96 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
81%inclusion139 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion99 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion97 decks172 decks
-12%synergy
Transpose
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Vindicate
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
30%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Krile Baldesion
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Thancred Waters
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Undermine
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Dig Through Time
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Inkshield
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
-14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Press the Enemy
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Render Silent
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-26%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Overkill
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Counterpoint
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Submerge
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Into the Story
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Refute
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Risky Shortcut
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Circle of Power
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Cleansing Nova
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Starfall Invocation
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Final Judgment
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Damn
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Single Combat
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Crawlspace
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
42%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Observed Stasis
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
15%synergy
As Foretold
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Phyresis
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion97 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion166 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion159 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
79%inclusion136 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
25%synergy
White Auracite
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion171 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion168 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion166 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion130 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion125 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Underground River
73%inclusion125 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion116 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion116 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion103 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
45%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion90 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Desolate Mire
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
0%synergy