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

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
3.4%inclusion4 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
85%inclusion278 decks328 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
70%inclusion231 decks328 decks
62%synergy
Unwind
63%inclusion208 decks328 decks
58%synergy
Propaganda
84%inclusion277 decks328 decks
57%synergy
Dismember
62%inclusion203 decks328 decks
56%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
66%inclusion212 decks321 decks
56%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
62%inclusion198 decks321 decks
52%synergy
Lyse Hext
60%inclusion191 decks321 decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion222 decks328 decks
50%synergy
Transpose
57%inclusion184 decks321 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
83%inclusion272 decks328 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion212 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion190 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion184 decks328 decks
31%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion177 decks328 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion174 decks328 decks
48%synergy
Vindicate
52%inclusion170 decks328 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion166 decks328 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion164 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
50%inclusion159 decks321 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion111 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion92 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion88 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion82 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
-12%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion151 decks328 decks
37%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
43%inclusion138 decks321 decks
35%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion135 decks328 decks
34%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
41%inclusion132 decks321 decks
35%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
36%inclusion117 decks321 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion108 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
28%inclusion90 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion89 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion84 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
25%inclusion83 decks328 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion80 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
24%inclusion78 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
21%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion71 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Krile Baldesion
20%inclusion65 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion63 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
-11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
16%inclusion52 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion45 decks321 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion40 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion40 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
11%inclusion35 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
8.7%inclusion28 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.5%inclusion21 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
47%inclusion155 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion138 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Dig Through Time
41%inclusion136 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion127 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Undermine
36%inclusion118 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Inkshield
35%inclusion115 decks328 decks
26%synergy
Lethal Scheme
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion112 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Disallow
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion108 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion96 decks328 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion91 decks328 decks
23%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
27%inclusion90 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion81 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion74 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion68 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Press the Enemy
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion62 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
-27%synergy
Slaughter
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion49 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion44 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
-6%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
-8%synergy
Counterpoint
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.2%inclusion20 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
48%inclusion159 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Circle of Power
47%inclusion150 decks321 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion146 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Risky Shortcut
41%inclusion136 decks328 decks
37%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion135 decks328 decks
37%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion107 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
32%inclusion106 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Cleansing Nova
29%inclusion96 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
19%inclusion59 decks315 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
16%inclusion52 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Damn
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
37%inclusion121 decks328 decks
32%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
28%inclusion91 decks321 decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion84 decks328 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion78 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion66 decks321 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion52 decks321 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion32 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.1%inclusion26 decks321 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.5%inclusion24 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion150 decks328 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion132 decks328 decks
26%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion126 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
35%inclusion116 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Observed Stasis
33%inclusion105 decks321 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion95 decks321 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion75 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion56 decks328 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
-10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
7.8%inclusion25 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Timely Ward
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion194 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion106 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion102 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion83 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion63 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion41 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion308 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion306 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion242 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion242 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion233 decks328 decks
27%synergy
Relic of Legends
60%inclusion196 decks328 decks
54%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion193 decks328 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion123 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
28%inclusion71 decks257 decks
23%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion81 decks321 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion62 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
-21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion324 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion320 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion317 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion314 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
76%inclusion248 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
74%inclusion243 decks328 decks
38%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion242 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion238 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion237 decks328 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
66%inclusion218 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion201 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
58%inclusion189 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
58%inclusion189 decks328 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion188 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion182 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion182 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion179 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion147 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion146 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion145 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
42%inclusion139 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion138 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion136 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion134 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion133 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion131 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion129 decks328 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion129 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
39%inclusion127 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion127 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Desolate Mire
37%inclusion121 decks328 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion119 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion102 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
30%inclusion97 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion97 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
28%inclusion91 decks328 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion87 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
24%inclusion80 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion79 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
22%inclusion71 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion71 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion68 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion63 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion49 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
2%synergy