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

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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.3%inclusion5 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Dream Harvest
1.4%inclusion2 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Firdoch Core
0.7%inclusion1 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.7%inclusion2 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
0.7%inclusion1 decks152 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
83%inclusion391 decks470 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion360 decks470 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion332 decks470 decks
65%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion366 decks470 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
63%inclusion297 decks470 decks
58%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion270 decks470 decks
53%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
60%inclusion280 decks470 decks
52%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion267 decks470 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion267 decks470 decks
48%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
56%inclusion265 decks470 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
72%inclusion338 decks470 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
66%inclusion312 decks470 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion308 decks470 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion297 decks470 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion291 decks470 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion248 decks470 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
52%inclusion246 decks470 decks
40%synergy
Unwind
52%inclusion246 decks470 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion239 decks470 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion226 decks470 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion365 decks470 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion364 decks470 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion350 decks470 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion269 decks470 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion239 decks470 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion229 decks470 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion225 decks470 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion212 decks470 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion195 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion176 decks470 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion224 decks470 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion215 decks470 decks
18%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
44%inclusion207 decks470 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion200 decks470 decks
35%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
40%inclusion179 decks445 decks
30%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
37%inclusion165 decks446 decks
27%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
35%inclusion164 decks470 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion160 decks470 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
32%inclusion141 decks445 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion143 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion129 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion136 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion117 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
24%inclusion111 decks470 decks
18%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
21%inclusion92 decks446 decks
14%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
20%inclusion90 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
20%inclusion93 decks470 decks
18%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion89 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
18%inclusion81 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion85 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
17%inclusion75 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion77 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion73 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion72 decks470 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion65 decks470 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion64 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion62 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion62 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion34 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion60 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion60 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion58 decks470 decks
-8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion54 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion54 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion53 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion53 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion48 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
9.4%inclusion44 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion41 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.9%inclusion37 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.9%inclusion35 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
7.2%inclusion34 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Spellskite
7.2%inclusion34 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.2%inclusion29 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.2%inclusion29 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.2%inclusion29 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.0%inclusion28 decks470 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.7%inclusion27 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.7%inclusion27 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion256 decks470 decks
42%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion203 decks470 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion194 decks470 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion179 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion179 decks470 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion172 decks470 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion163 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion159 decks470 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion156 decks470 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion147 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion141 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion135 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion128 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Transpose
27%inclusion119 decks445 decks
19%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion123 decks470 decks
23%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion122 decks470 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion120 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion112 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion110 decks470 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion108 decks470 decks
-19%synergy
Misdirection
23%inclusion107 decks470 decks
21%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion87 decks470 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion83 decks470 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion77 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion76 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion74 decks470 decks
12%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion73 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Submerge
15%inclusion71 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion67 decks470 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion60 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion56 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion56 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion54 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion50 decks470 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion50 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.4%inclusion44 decks470 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.9%inclusion42 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.7%inclusion41 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
8.7%inclusion41 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
8.5%inclusion40 decks470 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion39 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.1%inclusion38 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion38 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.7%inclusion36 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.4%inclusion35 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
7.4%inclusion32 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion34 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.8%inclusion32 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.6%inclusion31 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
6.0%inclusion28 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
34%inclusion159 decks470 decks
23%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion149 decks470 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion148 decks470 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion136 decks470 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion133 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion121 decks470 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion94 decks470 decks
16%synergy
Circle of Power
18%inclusion79 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion83 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion79 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion67 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion63 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion59 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion58 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion56 decks470 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion52 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion49 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion47 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion47 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion46 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion46 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion45 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion43 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion43 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.9%inclusion37 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion34 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Damn
7.0%inclusion33 decks470 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
6.6%inclusion31 decks470 decks
-9%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.4%inclusion30 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion16 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
6.0%inclusion28 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.6%inclusion24 decks431 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion24 decks470 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion107 decks470 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion95 decks470 decks
-2%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion92 decks470 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion75 decks470 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion74 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion71 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion71 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion64 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.0%inclusion40 decks445 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.4%inclusion32 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.4%inclusion30 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.2%inclusion29 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.1%inclusion24 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
41%inclusion191 decks470 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion177 decks470 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion154 decks470 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
32%inclusion150 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion117 decks470 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion109 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion89 decks470 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion88 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion82 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion70 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion69 decks470 decks
10%synergy
Observed Stasis
15%inclusion65 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
11%inclusion51 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion53 decks470 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion50 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion45 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.5%inclusion40 decks470 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.9%inclusion37 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
7.2%inclusion34 decks470 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
7.2%inclusion34 decks470 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.6%inclusion31 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.4%inclusion30 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.2%inclusion29 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.2%inclusion29 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.7%inclusion27 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion27 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion26 decks470 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.3%inclusion25 decks470 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
34%inclusion162 decks470 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion57 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion252 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion199 decks470 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion156 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion97 decks470 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion93 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion82 decks470 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion76 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion66 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion54 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion47 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion45 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion38 decks470 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion32 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion30 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion28 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion457 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion430 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion373 decks470 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion349 decks470 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion318 decks470 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion229 decks470 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion156 decks470 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion153 decks470 decks
27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion105 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion82 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion78 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion76 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion72 decks470 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion68 decks470 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion65 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion57 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion53 decks470 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion53 decks470 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion44 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion34 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion31 decks470 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.4%inclusion24 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.1%inclusion24 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion461 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion442 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion436 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion429 decks470 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion387 decks470 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion385 decks470 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion385 decks470 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion330 decks470 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion326 decks470 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion304 decks470 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion304 decks470 decks
28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
64%inclusion303 decks470 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion303 decks470 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion271 decks470 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion257 decks470 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion256 decks470 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion255 decks470 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion255 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion247 decks470 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion246 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion203 decks470 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion203 decks470 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion200 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion199 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
36%inclusion170 decks470 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion164 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion160 decks470 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion157 decks470 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion151 decks470 decks
-9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion148 decks470 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion147 decks470 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion134 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion123 decks470 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion113 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion112 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion110 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion109 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion106 decks470 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion106 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion102 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion100 decks470 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion98 decks470 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion97 decks470 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion95 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion92 decks470 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion92 decks470 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion90 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion86 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion85 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion83 decks470 decks
13%synergy