Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thancred Waters
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Vindicate
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Final Judgment
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Observed Stasis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Exsanguinate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Snuff Out
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Propaganda
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Murderous Rider
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Syphon Mind
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Cleansing Nova
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Krile Baldesion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Lyse Hext
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Tataru Taru
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Quistis Trepe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meletis Charlatan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Illithid Harvester
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Savior
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sailors' Bane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Windborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mind Flayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fiendish Panda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cunning Breezedancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Creation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Absolute Virtue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Locke Cole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Into the Story
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Transpose
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Dig Through Time
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Mortify
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Overkill
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Absorb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Didn't Say Please
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rewind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Eject
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Whiplash Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Press the Enemy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bane's Contingency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Spite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Guile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Dream Fracture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Counterpoint
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fight On!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Lingering Souls
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Crux of Fate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Cut a Deal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Rite of Replication
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Relm's Sketching
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Day of Black Sun
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Survival Cache
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flay Essence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entreat the Angels
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zombify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Legions to Ashes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ultima
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combat Tutorial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Tome of Legends
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Renegade Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Champions from Beyond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stunning Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stasis Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curator's Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Confiscate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Into the Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cast Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Temple of the False God
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Thought Vessel
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
75%synergy
White Auracite
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Legends
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Coveted Jewel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Demolition Field
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Evolving Wilds
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Sunken Hollow
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ash Barrens
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Choked Estuary
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Sunken Ruins
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Fetid Heath
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Uncharted Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy