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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
78%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
69%synergy
Dismember
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
68%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
68%synergy
Snuff Out
75%inclusion49 decks65 decks
67%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
64%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Ophidian Eye
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Void Rend
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Lyse Hext
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Starscape Cleric
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Crypt Ghast
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Rug of Smothering
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Misdirection
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Rewind
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Undermine
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Unexplained Absence
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Quantum Misalignment
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Risky Shortcut
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Damn
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Timetwister
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Massacre
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Norn's Annex
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Vile Consumption
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-25%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Island
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
25%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-38%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-9%synergy