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

Owain Roberts
Jun 12, 2026
The Case for Why We Need More Monocolored Commander Decks
More monocolor precons, fewer five-color piles. Owain is hot on the case to see why we don't (but should) see more monocolor Commander precons.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
69%synergy
Curiosity
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
60%synergy
Ophidian Eye
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Dismember
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
53%synergy
Rewind
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
49%synergy
Unwind
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
47%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Lyse Hext
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion68 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Transpose
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Vindicate
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Alisaie Leveilleur
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-0%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Krile Baldesion
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Silverquill, the Disputant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Molecule Man
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Disallow
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Lethal Scheme
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
-23%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-0%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Absorb
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Submerge
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Circle of Power
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Cleansing Nova
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Final Judgment
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Dream Harvest
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Damn
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Fantastic Elasticity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-0%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Treachery
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-0%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion90 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion81 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Legends
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion96 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Island
100%inclusion96 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion93 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion91 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
4%synergy