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

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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
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Circle of Power
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Transpose
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Lyse Hext
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Rewind
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Unwind
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Vindicate
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Curiosity
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Tataru Taru
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Krile Baldesion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Thancred Waters
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rug of Smothering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fate Unraveler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tithe Drinker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blood Seeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Dismember
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Lethal Scheme
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Dig Through Time
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Baleful Mastery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Overkill
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Into the Story
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Undermine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Absorb
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Slaughter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Counterpoint
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Whiplash Trap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unmake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Shortcut
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Syphon Mind
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Cut a Deal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cleansing Nova
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Replication
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lingering Souls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ultima
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dismantling Wave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Survival Cache
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Norn's Annex
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Copper Tablet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Isolation Cell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dingus Staff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Ophidian Eye
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Observed Stasis
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Vile Consumption
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Champions from Beyond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Bonds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
As Foretold
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Parker Luck
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Protection Racket
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Curator's Ward
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Copy Land
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hissing Miasma
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Legends
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Manalith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Ruins
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Mire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy