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

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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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Glen Elendra's Answer
3.9%inclusion7 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.8%inclusion5 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Dream Harvest
2.3%inclusion4 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.1%inclusion2 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.8%inclusion3 decks390 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
83%inclusion484 decks583 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
76%inclusion443 decks583 decks
68%synergy
Unwind
67%inclusion388 decks583 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
65%inclusion380 decks583 decks
59%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
62%inclusion359 decks583 decks
57%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion359 decks583 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion475 decks583 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion394 decks583 decks
50%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
57%inclusion319 decks564 decks
46%synergy
Rewind
51%inclusion295 decks583 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
80%inclusion464 decks583 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion367 decks583 decks
38%synergy
Ghostly Prison
62%inclusion364 decks583 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion353 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion311 decks583 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
53%inclusion300 decks564 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion305 decks583 decks
44%synergy
Lyse Hext
50%inclusion281 decks564 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion283 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion267 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion196 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion182 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion174 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion142 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion73 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
44%inclusion255 decks583 decks
37%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
41%inclusion229 decks564 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
37%inclusion216 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
34%inclusion193 decks564 decks
26%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion186 decks564 decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion187 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
32%inclusion185 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion185 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
31%inclusion175 decks564 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion180 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion175 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
26%inclusion152 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion150 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
24%inclusion137 decks564 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion122 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion118 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion115 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
18%inclusion104 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion106 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion86 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion73 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion73 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Krile Baldesion
12%inclusion70 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion64 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion61 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.0%inclusion45 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.9%inclusion27 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.3%inclusion31 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.1%inclusion40 decks564 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.6%inclusion22 decks332 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6.4%inclusion36 decks564 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
5.1%inclusion29 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion280 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Transpose
45%inclusion256 decks564 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion261 decks583 decks
36%synergy
Dig Through Time
39%inclusion225 decks583 decks
33%synergy
Undermine
38%inclusion223 decks583 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion209 decks583 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion208 decks583 decks
28%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion205 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Disallow
35%inclusion202 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion199 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion186 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Lethal Scheme
28%inclusion164 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Mastery
27%inclusion157 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion154 decks583 decks
-15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion146 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion134 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion127 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion126 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion124 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion100 decks583 decks
-25%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter
14%inclusion81 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion69 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion61 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion60 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion58 decks583 decks
-10%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion56 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
-9%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Into the Story
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion28 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
43%inclusion251 decks583 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion244 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion237 decks583 decks
37%synergy
Risky Shortcut
40%inclusion232 decks583 decks
36%synergy
Circle of Power
34%inclusion192 decks564 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion177 decks583 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion155 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion154 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion151 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Cleansing Nova
23%inclusion135 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Starfall Invocation
18%inclusion103 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion103 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion84 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion46 decks337 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion78 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Final Judgment
13%inclusion78 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion73 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion72 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion68 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion59 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Damn
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion188 decks583 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
31%inclusion178 decks583 decks
27%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
22%inclusion124 decks564 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion117 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion87 decks564 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion62 decks564 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.9%inclusion49 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.3%inclusion41 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.7%inclusion32 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion254 decks583 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion228 decks583 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion225 decks583 decks
27%synergy
Observed Stasis
25%inclusion143 decks564 decks
19%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
25%inclusion143 decks564 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion115 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion106 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion99 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Vile Consumption
14%inclusion81 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion70 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion70 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion67 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion59 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion56 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion56 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion90 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion342 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion183 decks583 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion175 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion129 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion110 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion81 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion58 decks564 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.9%inclusion45 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion546 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion545 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion455 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion444 decks583 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion421 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Legends
56%inclusion325 decks583 decks
50%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion314 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion199 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
28%inclusion127 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion158 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion115 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion109 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion99 decks583 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
-18%synergy
Misleading Signpost
15%inclusion89 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion76 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion574 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion572 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion561 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion555 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion441 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
74%inclusion433 decks583 decks
41%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
71%inclusion415 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion412 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion397 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion396 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion379 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion363 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion361 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
51%inclusion300 decks583 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion295 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion293 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion289 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion288 decks583 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion284 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion280 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion279 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion275 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion271 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion261 decks583 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion250 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion235 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion224 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion222 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion218 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion215 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion205 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion199 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion198 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion185 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion178 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion176 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion174 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion167 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Demolition Field
28%inclusion164 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion145 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion134 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion106 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion97 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion91 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
4%synergy