Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Lyse Hext
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Curiosity
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Propaganda
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Transpose
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Void Rend
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Vindicate
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Cleansing Nova
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Murderous Rider
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Thancred Waters
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Krile Baldesion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Tandem Lookout
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Tataru Taru
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hero of Iroas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Indulging Patrician
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Starfield Mystic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Glyphweaver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rewind
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Undermine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Moogles' Valor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Syncopate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bane's Contingency
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Katara's Reversal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Refute
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Teachings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Riot Control
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Commandeer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Final Judgment
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Circle of Power
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Replication
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ember Island Production
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Crux of Fate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ritual of Soot
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Reaper's Scythe
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Haystack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Champions from Beyond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fresh Start
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Staggering Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Vow of Torment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Eel Umbra
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Face of Divinity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
One With the Wind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Feather of Flight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Martial Impetus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Fae Flight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Legends
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
19%synergy
White Auracite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Blitzball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Prairie Stream
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Sunken Ruins
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Fetid Heath
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Port Town
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Choked Estuary
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Desolate Mire
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Ash Barrens
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Demolition Field
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-36%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
River of Tears
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-39%synergy
Starting Town
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy