Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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
Pyrrhic Strike
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
69%synergy
Ophidian Eye
69%inclusion82 decks118 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
72%inclusion85 decks118 decks
64%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
70%inclusion83 decks118 decks
63%synergy
Dismember
67%inclusion79 decks118 decks
61%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Deadly Rollick
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
54%synergy
Unwind
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
51%synergy
Black Market Connections
65%inclusion77 decks118 decks
51%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion86 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
70%inclusion83 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion73 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
50%inclusion51 decks101 decks
40%synergy
Lyse Hext
50%inclusion51 decks101 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-26%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
48%inclusion48 decks101 decks
38%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
3%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Krile Baldesion
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Thancred Waters
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Rewind
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Dig Through Time
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Transpose
42%inclusion42 decks101 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Undermine
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Inkshield
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Baleful Mastery
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Misdirection
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
-23%synergy
Submerge
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Curtains' Call
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Vindicate
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Risky Shortcut
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Circle of Power
32%inclusion32 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Stock Up
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Final Judgment
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Observed Stasis
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Vile Consumption
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion100 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion74 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion74 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Relic of Legends
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion114 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion113 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion109 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion107 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion107 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion105 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion100 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion99 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion98 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Raffine's Tower
82%inclusion97 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion86 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion83 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Tundra
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Underground Sea
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Scrubland
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
51%inclusion60 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Meticulous Archive
51%inclusion60 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
-21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
-22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
8%synergy