Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
79%synergy
Dismember
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
69%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
69%synergy
Curiosity
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Ophidian Eye
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Void Rend
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Lyse Hext
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Rug of Smothering
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Unwind
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Undermine
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-25%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Unexplained Absence
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Massacre
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Mindcrank
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Vile Consumption
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Legends
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-24%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Island
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-38%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy