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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Dismember
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Snuff Out
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Force of Negation
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Ophidian Eye
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Void Rend
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Lyse Hext
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mockingbird
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Silence
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Consultation
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Misdirection
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Pact
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Unwind
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Mental Misstep
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Mastery
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Submerge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Transpose
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Undermine
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Grim Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Massacre
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Mindcrank
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Runestone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Relic of Legends
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Tundra
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Scrubland
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Island
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Plains
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
56%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Sink into Stupor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Raffine's Tower
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-40%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy