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

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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
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Dream Harvest
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
70%inclusion118 decks169 decks
62%synergy
Snuff Out
70%inclusion118 decks169 decks
62%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
63%inclusion106 decks169 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion119 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Dismember
59%inclusion100 decks169 decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
60%inclusion102 decks169 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Ophidian Eye
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
46%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion110 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
64%inclusion108 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion99 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion96 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion88 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion88 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion81 decks169 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion78 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion78 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion77 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion123 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
69%inclusion116 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion97 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion96 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion90 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
40%inclusion62 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion67 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Tataru Taru
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Lyse Hext
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Spellskite
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion67 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Unwind
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion60 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Undermine
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindcrank
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion77 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion77 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
As Foretold
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion163 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion148 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion121 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion108 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion97 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion79 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion56 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Legends
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-22%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion167 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion163 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion162 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion155 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion138 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion136 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion121 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion115 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion111 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion105 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion78 decks169 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
-17%synergy
Sunken Ruins
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
7%synergy