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

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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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Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lost in the Spirit World
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
80%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
74%synergy
Transpose
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
71%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
70%synergy
Circle of Power
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
69%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Vindicate
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
65%synergy
Lyse Hext
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Syphon Mind
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
56%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
59%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Observed Stasis
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Lethal Scheme
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Murderous Rider
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Tataru Taru
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Krile Baldesion
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Thancred Waters
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Into the Story
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Undermine
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Press the Enemy
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Overkill
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Absorb
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Cleansing Nova
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Final Judgment
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Cut a Deal
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Risky Shortcut
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Replication
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Lingering Souls
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Crux of Fate
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Heist
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Ophidian Eye
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Champions from Beyond
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Vile Consumption
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Relic of Legends
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
65%synergy
White Auracite
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Underground River
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Sunken Hollow
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Sunken Ruins
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Fetid Heath
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Choked Estuary
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Port Town
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Desolate Mire
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Demolition Field
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Ash Barrens
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Watery Grave
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy