Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
North Pole Gates
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Lyse Hext
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Syphon Mind
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Vindicate
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Transpose
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Observed Stasis
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Snuff Out
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Lethal Scheme
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
5%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Circle of Power
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Krile Baldesion
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Thancred Waters
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Tataru Taru
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Into the Story
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Undermine
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Unwind
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Press the Enemy
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Eject
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Refute
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Charm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Counterpoint
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Unravel
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Eerie Interference
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Spellgyre
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Curtains' Call
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Cut a Deal
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Final Judgment
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Replication
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Lingering Souls
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Crux of Fate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Memories Returning
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Divination
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Legions to Ashes
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Risky Research
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Decode Transmissions
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ninja's Blades
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Thief's Knife
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Curiosity
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Champions from Beyond
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Temple of the False God
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
30%synergy
White Auracite
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Sunken Hollow
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Glacial Fortress
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Underground River
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Port Town
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Sunken Ruins
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Choked Estuary
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Desolate Mire
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Demolition Field
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Ash Barrens
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Pools
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-43%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy