Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Lifegain

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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
Dream Harvest
3.7%inclusion8 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.5%inclusion8 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.6%inclusion6 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.3%inclusion3 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.3%inclusion3 decks231 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
75%inclusion543 decks720 decks
67%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion490 decks720 decks
60%synergy
Dismember
56%inclusion400 decks720 decks
50%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
59%inclusion400 decks674 decks
49%synergy
Ophidian Eye
53%inclusion379 decks720 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion539 decks720 decks
48%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
53%inclusion385 decks720 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
49%inclusion354 decks720 decks
45%synergy
Unwind
48%inclusion345 decks720 decks
42%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
51%inclusion344 decks675 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
75%inclusion541 decks720 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion447 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion383 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion374 decks720 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion370 decks720 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion354 decks720 decks
32%synergy
Lyse Hext
48%inclusion326 decks674 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion335 decks720 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion325 decks720 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
45%inclusion321 decks720 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion303 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion298 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion290 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion260 decks720 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion194 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion192 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion145 decks720 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion139 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion138 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion125 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
43%inclusion312 decks720 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
42%inclusion304 decks720 decks
35%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
40%inclusion272 decks675 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion274 decks720 decks
29%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
36%inclusion243 decks675 decks
28%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion230 decks674 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion240 decks720 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion240 decks720 decks
28%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
32%inclusion220 decks677 decks
26%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
28%inclusion198 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
26%inclusion188 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion177 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Tataru Taru
24%inclusion162 decks675 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
21%inclusion148 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion146 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Krile Baldesion
19%inclusion130 decks674 decks
15%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion130 decks675 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion136 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion118 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
16%inclusion112 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15%inclusion110 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion109 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion104 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion99 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
13%inclusion92 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion85 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Thancred Waters
11%inclusion72 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion39 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion74 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
10%inclusion66 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion68 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
9.3%inclusion63 decks674 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion67 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.3%inclusion67 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.5%inclusion61 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.1%inclusion56 decks695 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.8%inclusion56 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.7%inclusion52 decks677 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.1%inclusion51 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.0%inclusion47 decks674 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.8%inclusion26 decks384 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.3%inclusion45 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.1%inclusion44 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.1%inclusion44 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Transpose
43%inclusion290 decks674 decks
35%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion278 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion245 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion218 decks720 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion209 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion204 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion204 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion203 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion197 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion195 decks720 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion189 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
26%inclusion185 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Lethal Scheme
24%inclusion171 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion162 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion158 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion150 decks720 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion150 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion136 decks720 decks
-23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion132 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion127 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion124 decks720 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion124 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion121 decks720 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion120 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion117 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion106 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion95 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion101 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Press the Enemy
13%inclusion90 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion85 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion79 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion78 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Absorb
11%inclusion77 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion74 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion66 decks720 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Despair
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.2%inclusion59 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.8%inclusion56 decks720 decks
-12%synergy
Brainsurge
7.4%inclusion53 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion44 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
6.1%inclusion44 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion36 decks660 decks
3%synergy
Into the Story
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.0%inclusion36 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.0%inclusion36 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
44%inclusion319 decks720 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion308 decks720 decks
36%synergy
Risky Shortcut
32%inclusion231 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Circle of Power
32%inclusion213 decks674 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion209 decks720 decks
25%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion177 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Cleansing Nova
24%inclusion172 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion168 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
23%inclusion165 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion115 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Final Judgment
16%inclusion114 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion111 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion99 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion94 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion85 decks658 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion85 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion82 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion77 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion76 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
8.6%inclusion62 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.9%inclusion57 decks720 decks
-8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.9%inclusion57 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.5%inclusion54 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.4%inclusion53 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.4%inclusion53 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion53 decks720 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion49 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
-14%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion46 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion41 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion40 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.4%inclusion39 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
30%inclusion213 decks720 decks
24%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
26%inclusion178 decks674 decks
20%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion185 decks720 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion172 decks720 decks
0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion133 decks663 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion135 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion126 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion116 decks674 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion94 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion88 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
12%inclusion85 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion83 decks720 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion72 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion71 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.5%inclusion64 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
9.2%inclusion62 decks674 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.6%inclusion62 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.2%inclusion42 decks674 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.7%inclusion41 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion316 decks720 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion303 decks720 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion248 decks720 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion243 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion212 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion185 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Observed Stasis
25%inclusion169 decks674 decks
19%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
23%inclusion155 decks674 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion130 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion123 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion118 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion111 decks720 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion100 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion77 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion76 decks720 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion76 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion71 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion69 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.0%inclusion65 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.9%inclusion64 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.9%inclusion64 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.6%inclusion62 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.3%inclusion60 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.9%inclusion57 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.6%inclusion55 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.2%inclusion52 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.4%inclusion46 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion45 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
6.0%inclusion43 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
No Mercy
6.0%inclusion43 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
6.0%inclusion43 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.9%inclusion40 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.8%inclusion42 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion118 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.1%inclusion37 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion403 decks720 decks
22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
27%inclusion192 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion167 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion161 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion146 decks720 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion115 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion108 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion89 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion68 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion64 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion63 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion48 decks720 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion47 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion33 decks660 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion686 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion655 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion495 decks720 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion465 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion443 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion396 decks720 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
43%inclusion312 decks720 decks
38%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion204 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion173 decks720 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion144 decks720 decks
-14%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion130 decks674 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion86 decks527 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion116 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion94 decks720 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion80 decks720 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion72 decks720 decks
-24%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion51 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.9%inclusion50 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.4%inclusion46 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion45 decks720 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion39 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion39 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.0%inclusion36 decks720 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion703 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion685 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion685 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion680 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion476 decks720 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion474 decks720 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion452 decks720 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion450 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion448 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion433 decks720 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
60%inclusion432 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion431 decks720 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion397 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion340 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion337 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
46%inclusion330 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
44%inclusion318 decks720 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion318 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion316 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion312 decks720 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion286 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion273 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion271 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion267 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion261 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion255 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion247 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion246 decks720 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion245 decks720 decks
21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion237 decks720 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion234 decks720 decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
31%inclusion225 decks720 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion217 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion212 decks720 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion204 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion189 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
24%inclusion170 decks720 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion156 decks720 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion145 decks720 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
20%inclusion143 decks720 decks
16%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion143 decks720 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
20%inclusion143 decks720 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion139 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion132 decks720 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion132 decks720 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion127 decks720 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion124 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion121 decks720 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion113 decks720 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion111 decks720 decks
1%synergy