Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Curiosity
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Dismember
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Snuff Out
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Force of Negation
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Ophidian Eye
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Force of Will
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Tataru Taru
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lyse Hext
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Void Rend
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Silence
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Misdirection
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Consultation
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Pact
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Despair
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Submerge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Mastery
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Transpose
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Undermine
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Commandeer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mindcrank
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Counterbalance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Tundra
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Scrubland
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Island
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Plains
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-41%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy