Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dream Harvest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Exsanguinate
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Transpose
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
69%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Circle of Power
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Lyse Hext
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Observed Stasis
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Syphon Mind
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Murderous Rider
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Baleful Strix
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Krile Baldesion
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Thancred Waters
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hope Estheim
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Darkstar Augur
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Dig Through Time
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Unwind
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Rewind
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Press the Enemy
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Into the Story
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Undermine
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Counterpoint
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Teachings
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Unravel
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Suspended Sentence
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Eject
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interference
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Final Judgment
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Cut a Deal
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Rite of Replication
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Lingering Souls
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Crux of Fate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Champions from Beyond
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Curator's Ward
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Relic of Legends
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
44%synergy
White Auracite
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Prairie Stream
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Sunken Hollow
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Underground River
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Choked Estuary
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Fetid Heath
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Port Town
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Sunken Ruins
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Desolate Mire
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Demolition Field
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Ash Barrens
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-38%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-44%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Treno, Dark City
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Isle
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy