Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Burn

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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
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion79 decks338 decks
19%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
78%inclusion357 decks456 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion322 decks456 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
55%inclusion250 decks456 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion342 decks456 decks
48%synergy
Unwind
54%inclusion245 decks456 decks
48%synergy
Dismember
54%inclusion245 decks456 decks
48%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
57%inclusion246 decks434 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
50%inclusion226 decks456 decks
45%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
54%inclusion236 decks436 decks
44%synergy
Lyse Hext
53%inclusion230 decks434 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion354 decks456 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion266 decks456 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion256 decks456 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion233 decks456 decks
37%synergy
Transpose
50%inclusion219 decks434 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion221 decks456 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion220 decks456 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion211 decks456 decks
38%synergy
Vindicate
45%inclusion205 decks456 decks
35%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion200 decks456 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion184 decks456 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion182 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion178 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion131 decks456 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion120 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion106 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion102 decks456 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion80 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion79 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion67 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
44%inclusion200 decks456 decks
37%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
42%inclusion184 decks434 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion171 decks456 decks
33%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
36%inclusion158 decks434 decks
29%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion147 decks434 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion152 decks456 decks
24%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion145 decks436 decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion148 decks456 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
30%inclusion136 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion133 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion132 decks456 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion123 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion117 decks434 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion106 decks456 decks
-5%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion91 decks434 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion95 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion90 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
18%inclusion83 decks456 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion80 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion80 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion75 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion74 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Krile Baldesion
16%inclusion68 decks434 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion63 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion62 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion57 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion51 decks434 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion51 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion50 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion48 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion45 decks434 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion47 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion47 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion36 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.9%inclusion36 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.4%inclusion32 decks434 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.2%inclusion33 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.0%inclusion32 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion31 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.8%inclusion31 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.7%inclusion30 decks445 decks
-2%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
6.7%inclusion29 decks434 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.4%inclusion29 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion188 decks456 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion180 decks456 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion155 decks456 decks
25%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion150 decks456 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion133 decks456 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion133 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion133 decks456 decks
17%synergy
Lethal Scheme
29%inclusion131 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Undermine
28%inclusion129 decks456 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion129 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion128 decks456 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion119 decks456 decks
-15%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion106 decks456 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion104 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion95 decks456 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion94 decks456 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion93 decks456 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion91 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion88 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion87 decks456 decks
-6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion81 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion80 decks456 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion75 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion75 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Press the Enemy
15%inclusion70 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion69 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion60 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion60 decks456 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion59 decks456 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion55 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion53 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion48 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion47 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion44 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.6%inclusion39 decks456 decks
-12%synergy
Into the Story
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
7.9%inclusion36 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
7.9%inclusion36 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion31 decks456 decks
-10%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Refute
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion194 decks456 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion190 decks456 decks
35%synergy
Circle of Power
39%inclusion168 decks434 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion171 decks456 decks
33%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
34%inclusion154 decks456 decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
30%inclusion138 decks456 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
29%inclusion133 decks456 decks
26%synergy
Cleansing Nova
26%inclusion119 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion94 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion81 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion79 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion78 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion77 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion74 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion66 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion65 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion51 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion50 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion50 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion47 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion44 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.6%inclusion39 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
7.2%inclusion33 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.4%inclusion29 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion28 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.3%inclusion24 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion147 decks456 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion124 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
25%inclusion110 decks434 decks
19%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
19%inclusion83 decks434 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion85 decks456 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion77 decks456 decks
-5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion72 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion55 decks456 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion44 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion44 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.4%inclusion41 decks434 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
9.0%inclusion41 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.0%inclusion41 decks456 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.4%inclusion32 decks434 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.8%inclusion31 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.4%inclusion29 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.5%inclusion25 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.5%inclusion25 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion182 decks456 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion163 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion145 decks456 decks
29%synergy
Observed Stasis
29%inclusion127 decks434 decks
23%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
28%inclusion123 decks434 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion110 decks456 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion94 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion90 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion85 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion80 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion71 decks456 decks
13%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion57 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion57 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion52 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion49 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion49 decks456 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.0%inclusion41 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion37 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion35 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion31 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.4%inclusion29 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.5%inclusion25 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion24 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion70 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion27 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion240 decks456 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion141 decks456 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion108 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion104 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion97 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion59 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion46 decks434 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion38 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.9%inclusion36 decks456 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion34 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.6%inclusion30 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion24 decks426 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion429 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion412 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion344 decks456 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
72%inclusion327 decks456 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion297 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion262 decks456 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
53%inclusion240 decks456 decks
47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion140 decks456 decks
23%synergy
White Auracite
24%inclusion105 decks434 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion97 decks456 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion96 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion96 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion59 decks456 decks
-19%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion51 decks456 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion45 decks456 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion44 decks456 decks
-24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion42 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion41 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion40 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion32 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.4%inclusion29 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion26 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion25 decks456 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion24 decks456 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion446 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion439 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion437 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion433 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion318 decks456 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion306 decks456 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion297 decks456 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion294 decks456 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion287 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
63%inclusion286 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion259 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion250 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion236 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion232 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion222 decks456 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
48%inclusion220 decks456 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion212 decks456 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion198 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
42%inclusion193 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion191 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion188 decks456 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion182 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion174 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion170 decks456 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion168 decks456 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion167 decks456 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion165 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion160 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion160 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion157 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion156 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion155 decks456 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion148 decks456 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
32%inclusion148 decks456 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion142 decks456 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion119 decks456 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
25%inclusion116 decks456 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion106 decks456 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion104 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion95 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion94 decks456 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
21%inclusion94 decks456 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
20%inclusion93 decks456 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion85 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion83 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion83 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion83 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion82 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion75 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion72 decks456 decks
2%synergy