Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Core 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
4%synergy
North Pole Gates
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
78%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
74%inclusion73 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Propaganda
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
63%synergy
Lyse Hext
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
60%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
60%synergy
Transpose
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
59%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
58%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Circle of Power
63%inclusion62 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
56%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Unwind
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Vindicate
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Rewind
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Dig Through Time
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
46%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Baleful Strix
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Krile Baldesion
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Murderous Rider
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Thancred Waters
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Lethal Scheme
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Dismember
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Undermine
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Into the Story
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Press the Enemy
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Submerge
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Counterpoint
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Cleansing Nova
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Risky Shortcut
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Final Judgment
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Cut a Deal
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Replication
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Lingering Souls
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Time Wipe
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Ultima
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Norn's Annex
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Ophidian Eye
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Champions from Beyond
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Timely Ward
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Phyresis
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Link
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Relic of Legends
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
59%synergy
White Auracite
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion102 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Glacial Fortress
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Ruins
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Fetid Heath
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Desolate Mire
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
2%synergy