Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Control

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Blight Rot
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
87%inclusion160 decks183 decks
77%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
85%inclusion156 decks183 decks
76%synergy
Transpose
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
74%synergy
Snuff Out
83%inclusion152 decks184 decks
74%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
79%inclusion146 decks184 decks
74%synergy
Exsanguinate
79%inclusion145 decks184 decks
72%synergy
Lyse Hext
80%inclusion146 decks183 decks
71%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
79%inclusion145 decks183 decks
71%synergy
Vindicate
80%inclusion147 decks184 decks
70%synergy
Circle of Power
76%inclusion139 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
95%inclusion174 decks184 decks
61%synergy
Propaganda
85%inclusion157 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
77%inclusion140 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion139 decks184 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
71%inclusion130 decks183 decks
65%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
70%inclusion129 decks183 decks
64%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
70%inclusion128 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Lethal Scheme
70%inclusion128 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Observed Stasis
69%inclusion126 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Cleansing Nova
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
53%inclusion97 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Murderous Rider
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
50%inclusion91 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Krile Baldesion
49%inclusion89 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Tataru Taru
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Thancred Waters
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
30%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Hope Estheim
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
63%inclusion115 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
55%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Into the Story
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Press the Enemy
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Undermine
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-30%synergy
Absorb
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Counterpoint
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Syncopate
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Eject
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Refute
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-13%synergy
Cancel
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-14%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Suspended Sentence
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
64%inclusion117 decks184 decks
60%synergy
Final Judgment
54%inclusion100 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Cut a Deal
47%inclusion87 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Rite of Replication
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Lingering Souls
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Crux of Fate
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Memories Returning
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Painful Truths
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
66%inclusion122 decks184 decks
61%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
62%inclusion113 decks183 decks
56%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
50%inclusion92 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-14%synergy
Ninja's Blades
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
60%inclusion109 decks183 decks
54%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion90 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Champions from Beyond
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
61%inclusion113 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Temple of the False God
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion173 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion170 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
82%inclusion151 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
78%inclusion143 decks184 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion141 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion138 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Relic of Legends
74%inclusion136 decks184 decks
68%synergy
White Auracite
57%inclusion105 decks183 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-22%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion184 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion184 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion184 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion182 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
90%inclusion166 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Prairie Stream
90%inclusion166 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
90%inclusion165 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
89%inclusion163 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Sunken Hollow
89%inclusion163 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion161 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
87%inclusion160 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
85%inclusion157 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Fetid Heath
82%inclusion151 decks184 decks
70%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
81%inclusion149 decks184 decks
66%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
80%inclusion148 decks184 decks
66%synergy
Port Town
80%inclusion147 decks184 decks
63%synergy
Choked Estuary
80%inclusion147 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Sunken Ruins
80%inclusion147 decks184 decks
72%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
78%inclusion143 decks184 decks
67%synergy
Desolate Mire
74%inclusion137 decks184 decks
68%synergy
Path of Ancestry
73%inclusion135 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion134 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
55%inclusion102 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Demolition Field
55%inclusion102 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion100 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-44%synergy
Watery Grave
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-43%synergy
Starting Town
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-5%synergy