Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Snuff Out
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
76%synergy
Lyse Hext
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
75%synergy
Circle of Power
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Vindicate
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Transpose
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Lethal Scheme
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Syphon Mind
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
69%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Krile Baldesion
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Tataru Taru
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Thancred Waters
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Absolute Virtue
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Soulherder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Hope Estheim
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Dig Through Time
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Into the Story
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Press the Enemy
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Rewind
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Counterpoint
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Undermine
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Absorb
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Suspended Sentence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Refute
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Spellgyre
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Deny the Witch
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Final Judgment
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Rite of Replication
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Cut a Deal
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Starfall Invocation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Memories Returning
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Embrace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Relm's Sketching
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ringsight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ultima
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Waterbending
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Reaper's Scythe
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Tome of Legends
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Thief's Knife
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Curiosity
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Champions from Beyond
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Greed
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Font of Magic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Relic of Legends
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
66%synergy
White Auracite
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Sunken Hollow
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Fetid Heath
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
75%synergy
Prairie Stream
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Underground River
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Choked Estuary
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Port Town
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Desolate Mire
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Sunken Ruins
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Ash Barrens
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Demolition Field
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-41%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Treno, Dark City
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy