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

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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
Dream Harvest
3.9%inclusion3 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.2%inclusion1 decks81 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
78%inclusion171 decks219 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
72%inclusion158 decks219 decks
64%synergy
Ophidian Eye
59%inclusion129 decks219 decks
54%synergy
Unwind
58%inclusion128 decks219 decks
53%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
63%inclusion133 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion169 decks219 decks
50%synergy
Dismember
55%inclusion121 decks219 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
54%inclusion118 decks219 decks
49%synergy
Void Rend
79%inclusion173 decks219 decks
45%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
54%inclusion115 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion132 decks219 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion127 decks219 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion123 decks219 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion119 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Lyse Hext
53%inclusion113 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
53%inclusion115 decks219 decks
44%synergy
Transpose
48%inclusion102 decks212 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion100 decks219 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion100 decks219 decks
39%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion100 decks219 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion78 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion61 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion59 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion57 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion94 decks219 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion93 decks219 decks
35%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion76 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion74 decks219 decks
25%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
33%inclusion71 decks212 decks
27%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
31%inclusion66 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion64 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion62 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
24%inclusion52 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion51 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Krile Baldesion
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
-9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Rewind
42%inclusion93 decks219 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion76 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion73 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
31%inclusion68 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion62 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion59 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion57 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
-24%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Press the Enemy
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-11%synergy
Absorb
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Counterpoint
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Submerge
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
45%inclusion99 decks219 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion99 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion83 decks219 decks
34%synergy
Circle of Power
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion71 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Syphon Mind
29%inclusion64 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Cleansing Nova
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Final Judgment
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Damn
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-12%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
29%inclusion64 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion57 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
-8%synergy
Mindcrank
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion99 decks219 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
42%inclusion93 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion67 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Observed Stasis
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Phyresis
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion134 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion59 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion43 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion205 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion204 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion160 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion151 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion146 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion125 decks219 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
53%inclusion116 decks219 decks
47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion55 decks219 decks
12%synergy
White Auracite
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-22%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion217 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion215 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion214 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion211 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion159 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion155 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion149 decks219 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion147 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion146 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
65%inclusion142 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion129 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion128 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion124 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion120 decks219 decks
43%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion113 decks219 decks
43%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion109 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion108 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion95 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion91 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion90 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion87 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion83 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion82 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion82 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion79 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion76 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Desolate Mire
34%inclusion75 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion75 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion74 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion74 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion73 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion72 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion59 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion57 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion56 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion51 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion43 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
3%synergy