Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Ophidian Eye
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Unwind
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Vindicate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Void Rend
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Prison
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Lyse Hext
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Alms Collector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Wall of Omens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rug of Smothering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Transpose
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Rewind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Punish Ignorance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Press the Enemy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Brainsurge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Absorb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Oona's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Forbid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Insidious Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Saw It Coming
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Suspended Sentence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Shortcut
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Syphon Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Decode Transmissions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Memories Returning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dismantling Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Final Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Life
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Soul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Legions to Ashes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Norn's Annex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Damping Matrix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Observed Stasis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Vile Consumption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gideon's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Collective Restraint
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Griffin Aerie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Arrest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Accord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Righteous War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Link
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vanishing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hissing Miasma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bandit's Haul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bounty Board
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Raffine's Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Tundra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Underground Sea
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Scrubland
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sunken Ruins
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Demolition Field
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Choked Estuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy