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

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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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Glen Elendra's Answer
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Abundant Countryside
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
75%inclusion204 decks271 decks
67%synergy
Snuff Out
72%inclusion196 decks271 decks
64%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion187 decks271 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
59%inclusion159 decks271 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion183 decks271 decks
53%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
58%inclusion158 decks271 decks
51%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion146 decks271 decks
49%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion155 decks271 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
48%inclusion131 decks271 decks
44%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
51%inclusion138 decks271 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion180 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion149 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
55%inclusion148 decks271 decks
38%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion142 decks271 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion139 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion137 decks271 decks
23%synergy
Void Rend
48%inclusion131 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion122 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion118 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
44%inclusion118 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion173 decks271 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion172 decks271 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion167 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
47%inclusion128 decks271 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion125 decks271 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion121 decks271 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion120 decks271 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion118 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion113 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion111 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
41%inclusion98 decks239 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion107 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
35%inclusion83 decks239 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion90 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
31%inclusion74 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion78 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
28%inclusion77 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion74 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Lyse Hext
27%inclusion65 decks239 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
27%inclusion72 decks271 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion72 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion67 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
24%inclusion64 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion63 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion54 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion61 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion57 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion59 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
18%inclusion43 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Mockingbird
16%inclusion43 decks271 decks
11%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
14%inclusion38 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion34 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion33 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion32 decks271 decks
-9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion30 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Krile Baldesion
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion27 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.5%inclusion23 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Spark Double
8.5%inclusion23 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion129 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion116 decks271 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion116 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion113 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion110 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Unwind
35%inclusion96 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion89 decks271 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion89 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion87 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Consultation
31%inclusion83 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion83 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Misdirection
29%inclusion79 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
28%inclusion76 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Mental Misstep
28%inclusion75 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion72 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
27%inclusion72 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion69 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion69 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion68 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Transpose
23%inclusion55 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion62 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion61 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion60 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion60 decks271 decks
-20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion58 decks271 decks
-20%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
-6%synergy
Undermine
18%inclusion48 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion45 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion45 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
16%inclusion43 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion42 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion42 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion41 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion36 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion35 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
-11%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
28%inclusion76 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion75 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion63 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion60 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
22%inclusion59 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion56 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
19%inclusion51 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion51 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion50 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion41 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion37 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion32 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion31 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion28 decks271 decks
-6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
-7%synergy
Stock Up
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Damn
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion79 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Mindcrank
25%inclusion67 decks271 decks
23%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion62 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
-7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion42 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion42 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion40 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion40 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion37 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion35 decks271 decks
-9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion30 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion28 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion99 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion90 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion88 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion84 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion79 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion63 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
19%inclusion51 decks271 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion48 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion44 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion40 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion31 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion35 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion33 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion33 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion31 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.9%inclusion24 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
As Foretold
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion104 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion133 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion109 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion99 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion61 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion52 decks271 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion45 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion43 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion21 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion256 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion244 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion201 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion180 decks271 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion140 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion108 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion89 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion85 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion84 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion83 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion81 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion73 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion71 decks271 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion66 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion62 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion41 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion35 decks271 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion28 decks271 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
-11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.6%inclusion18 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion266 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Island
82%inclusion222 decks271 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion215 decks271 decks
29%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion211 decks271 decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion211 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion208 decks271 decks
-15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion207 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion185 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion183 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion182 decks271 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion175 decks271 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion164 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion148 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion138 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion129 decks271 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion127 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion125 decks271 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion125 decks271 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion124 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion121 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion120 decks271 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion117 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion105 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
38%inclusion102 decks271 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion102 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion99 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion98 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
36%inclusion97 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Underground Sea
36%inclusion97 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion90 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion89 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion86 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion86 decks271 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion83 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion79 decks271 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
29%inclusion78 decks271 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion76 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion75 decks271 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion73 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion72 decks271 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion69 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion58 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion49 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
-8%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion53 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion52 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion50 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
2%synergy