Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Reaping Willow
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Wanderbrine Preacher
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
72%inclusion180 decks251 decks
63%synergy
Propaganda
85%inclusion214 decks251 decks
58%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
65%inclusion158 decks242 decks
55%synergy
Vindicate
64%inclusion161 decks251 decks
54%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
65%inclusion163 decks251 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
59%inclusion149 decks251 decks
53%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
62%inclusion150 decks242 decks
52%synergy
Void Rend
85%inclusion214 decks251 decks
51%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
60%inclusion144 decks242 decks
51%synergy
Lyse Hext
59%inclusion143 decks242 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion179 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
55%inclusion133 decks242 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion135 decks251 decks
49%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
53%inclusion128 decks242 decks
47%synergy
Transpose
52%inclusion126 decks242 decks
44%synergy
Curiosity
48%inclusion121 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion121 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Cleansing Nova
48%inclusion120 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
43%inclusion107 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Circle of Power
43%inclusion103 decks242 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
41%inclusion100 decks242 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
35%inclusion88 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion83 decks242 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Krile Baldesion
33%inclusion80 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion82 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Murderous Rider
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Thancred Waters
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion52 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Windborn Muse
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-22%synergy
Hope Estheim
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Absolute Virtue
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion101 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
37%inclusion92 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion70 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion63 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Into the Story
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Press the Enemy
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-14%synergy
Return to Dust
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
41%inclusion103 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Final Judgment
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion59 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Cut a Deal
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
23%inclusion57 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Lingering Souls
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Damn
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
-14%synergy
Ringsight
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion81 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion59 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
18%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Observed Stasis
41%inclusion99 decks242 decks
35%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
34%inclusion83 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion86 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Champions from Beyond
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
20%inclusion50 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
46%inclusion116 decks251 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion113 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
41%inclusion104 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion235 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion232 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion183 decks251 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion173 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion165 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion157 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Legends
54%inclusion135 decks251 decks
48%synergy
White Auracite
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion57 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
-19%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
-25%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion250 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion248 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion247 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion239 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion216 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
83%inclusion208 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
82%inclusion207 decks251 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion206 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion197 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
77%inclusion194 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion187 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
73%inclusion184 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Choked Estuary
63%inclusion157 decks251 decks
46%synergy
Port Town
62%inclusion156 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Sunken Ruins
62%inclusion156 decks251 decks
54%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
61%inclusion153 decks251 decks
50%synergy
Fetid Heath
61%inclusion152 decks251 decks
48%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion142 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
55%inclusion139 decks251 decks
41%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
55%inclusion138 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion133 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Desolate Mire
50%inclusion126 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
42%inclusion105 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
42%inclusion105 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
39%inclusion99 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Demolition Field
39%inclusion99 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Ash Barrens
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
-25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion63 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
-26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
-33%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-33%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-32%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
2%synergy