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
Dream Harvest
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
4.2%inclusion6 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.5%inclusion5 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.4%inclusion2 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Protective Response
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
79%inclusion392 decks494 decks
71%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion350 decks494 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion268 decks494 decks
50%synergy
Dismember
54%inclusion269 decks494 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
76%inclusion373 decks494 decks
48%synergy
Unwind
54%inclusion265 decks494 decks
48%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
56%inclusion266 decks473 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
50%inclusion249 decks494 decks
46%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
55%inclusion260 decks474 decks
45%synergy
Lyse Hext
53%inclusion253 decks473 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion384 decks494 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion292 decks494 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion280 decks494 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion247 decks494 decks
36%synergy
Transpose
50%inclusion236 decks473 decks
42%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion238 decks494 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion235 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion234 decks494 decks
39%synergy
Vindicate
45%inclusion220 decks494 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion216 decks494 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion196 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion191 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion191 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion141 decks494 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion123 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion111 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion108 decks494 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion86 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion85 decks494 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion72 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion214 decks494 decks
36%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
43%inclusion202 decks473 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion186 decks494 decks
32%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
36%inclusion172 decks473 decks
29%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion163 decks473 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion165 decks494 decks
26%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion157 decks474 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion158 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
31%inclusion154 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion150 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion144 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion135 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion127 decks473 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion114 decks494 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion108 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
20%inclusion96 decks473 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion93 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
18%inclusion88 decks494 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion87 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion86 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion85 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion79 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Krile Baldesion
16%inclusion74 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion69 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion69 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion63 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion55 decks473 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion32 decks286 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion54 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion54 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion51 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion50 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion50 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion47 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion41 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.1%inclusion40 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.7%inclusion27 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.5%inclusion37 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.4%inclusion35 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.8%inclusion33 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.7%inclusion33 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion203 decks494 decks
28%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion195 decks494 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion169 decks494 decks
25%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion162 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Undermine
30%inclusion147 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Lethal Scheme
30%inclusion146 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion143 decks494 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion142 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion141 decks494 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion139 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion136 decks494 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion132 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion120 decks494 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion113 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion107 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion106 decks494 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion102 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion102 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion95 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion92 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion92 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion88 decks494 decks
-24%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion80 decks494 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion77 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion76 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion75 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion63 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion66 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion66 decks494 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion59 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion58 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion53 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion53 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion51 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion51 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Brainsurge
8.7%inclusion43 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion43 decks494 decks
-12%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.3%inclusion41 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
8.1%inclusion40 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
8.1%inclusion40 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Story
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion37 decks494 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.5%inclusion37 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion31 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.3%inclusion31 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Refute
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion215 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
38%inclusion179 decks473 decks
31%synergy
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion184 decks494 decks
33%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion165 decks494 decks
29%synergy
Syphon Mind
31%inclusion152 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion146 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Cleansing Nova
27%inclusion133 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion101 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion89 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion86 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion83 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion81 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion79 decks494 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion73 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion70 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion62 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion57 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion55 decks494 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion48 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion45 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.9%inclusion44 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion42 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.5%inclusion18 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion31 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion157 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion133 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
26%inclusion123 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
19%inclusion89 decks473 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion89 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion82 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion58 decks494 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion45 decks466 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion46 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
9.3%inclusion46 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.3%inclusion44 decks473 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion42 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.4%inclusion35 decks473 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion36 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.9%inclusion34 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.3%inclusion31 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion215 decks494 decks
38%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion189 decks494 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion189 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion159 decks494 decks
29%synergy
Observed Stasis
28%inclusion133 decks473 decks
22%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion125 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion117 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion102 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion91 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion90 decks494 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion79 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion71 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion61 decks494 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion61 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion57 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion55 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion50 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.9%inclusion44 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.7%inclusion43 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
8.1%inclusion40 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.7%inclusion38 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.3%inclusion36 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion33 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion31 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion77 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion267 decks494 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion150 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion116 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion112 decks494 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion102 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion60 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion51 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion49 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion44 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion36 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion468 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion447 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion375 decks494 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion353 decks494 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion325 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion285 decks494 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
54%inclusion265 decks494 decks
48%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion159 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion100 decks381 decks
22%synergy
White Auracite
24%inclusion112 decks473 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion106 decks494 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion104 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion96 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion60 decks494 decks
-20%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion52 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.3%inclusion46 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.3%inclusion46 decks494 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion45 decks494 decks
-25%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion45 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion44 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion44 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion29 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion29 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion485 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion476 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion473 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion467 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion354 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion329 decks494 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion323 decks494 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion316 decks494 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
63%inclusion310 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion307 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion283 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion274 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion258 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion258 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion245 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
49%inclusion242 decks494 decks
41%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion232 decks494 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion213 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
43%inclusion211 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion205 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion203 decks494 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion192 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion191 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion187 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion187 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion182 decks494 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion176 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion175 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion173 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion171 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion170 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion169 decks494 decks
25%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion165 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion161 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion154 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion132 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
26%inclusion129 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion113 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion111 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
21%inclusion106 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion106 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
21%inclusion106 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion102 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion89 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion89 decks494 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion89 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion87 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion86 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion79 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion78 decks494 decks
0%synergy