Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Core 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!
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Lyse Hext
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Curiosity
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Propaganda
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Transpose
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Circle of Power
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Unwind
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Observed Stasis
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Exsanguinate
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Vindicate
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Syphon Mind
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Baleful Strix
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Krile Baldesion
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Tandem Lookout
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Thancred Waters
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Auton Soldier
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
G'raha Tia
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Dismember
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Undermine
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Press the Enemy
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Into the Story
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Suspended Sentence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Counterpoint
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-30%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Comeuppance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Refute
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Forbid
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Negation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Misdirection
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Deny the Witch
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Risky Shortcut
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Final Judgment
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Replication
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Memories Returning
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Risky Research
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Ophidian Eye
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Champions from Beyond
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Curator's Ward
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
High Market
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Relic of Legends
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
White Auracite
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Ruins
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Desolate Mire
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Demolition Field
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Choked Estuary
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy