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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion42 decks291 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
2.5%inclusion5 decks199 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion352 decks421 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
77%inclusion326 decks421 decks
70%synergy
Dismember
71%inclusion298 decks421 decks
65%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion330 decks421 decks
64%synergy
Ophidian Eye
65%inclusion272 decks421 decks
60%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion241 decks421 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
57%inclusion242 decks421 decks
52%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
58%inclusion245 decks421 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion240 decks421 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion238 decks421 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
70%inclusion296 decks421 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion280 decks421 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion277 decks421 decks
-2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion270 decks421 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion260 decks421 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
53%inclusion222 decks421 decks
41%synergy
Unwind
53%inclusion222 decks421 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion221 decks421 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion219 decks421 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion203 decks421 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion335 decks421 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion331 decks421 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion312 decks421 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion240 decks421 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
52%inclusion218 decks421 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion208 decks421 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion204 decks421 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion194 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion174 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion160 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion194 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
43%inclusion182 decks421 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion177 decks421 decks
35%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
42%inclusion164 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
36%inclusion142 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
35%inclusion147 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion139 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion133 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Lyse Hext
30%inclusion118 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion123 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion113 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
26%inclusion108 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
23%inclusion95 decks421 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
21%inclusion87 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
11%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
19%inclusion76 decks396 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion79 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion77 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion67 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion65 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion61 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion59 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion58 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion56 decks411 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion56 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion54 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion53 decks421 decks
-8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion52 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion49 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion46 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion37 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
7.6%inclusion32 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
7.1%inclusion30 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.7%inclusion28 decks421 decks
-2%synergy
Notion Thief
6.7%inclusion28 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.4%inclusion27 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.4%inclusion27 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.2%inclusion26 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
5.9%inclusion25 decks421 decks
-1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
5.7%inclusion24 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion230 decks421 decks
42%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion181 decks421 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion170 decks421 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion162 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion157 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Rewind
37%inclusion154 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion147 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion142 decks421 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion142 decks421 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion136 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion125 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion123 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Undermine
27%inclusion113 decks421 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion113 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
27%inclusion112 decks421 decks
23%synergy
Transpose
26%inclusion103 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion104 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion102 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion100 decks421 decks
-18%synergy
Misdirection
23%inclusion97 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion96 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion80 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion73 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion72 decks421 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion70 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion68 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Submerge
16%inclusion66 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion64 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion59 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion54 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion48 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion47 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion46 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion43 decks421 decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.3%inclusion39 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.0%inclusion38 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.0%inclusion38 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.0%inclusion38 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion38 decks421 decks
-11%synergy
Mortify
9.0%inclusion38 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.1%inclusion34 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.6%inclusion29 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.4%inclusion31 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.9%inclusion29 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion28 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.7%inclusion28 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion27 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
5.9%inclusion25 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
33%inclusion141 decks421 decks
23%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion139 decks421 decks
29%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
32%inclusion135 decks421 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion121 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion118 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion103 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion91 decks421 decks
17%synergy
Circle of Power
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion75 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion71 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion60 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion57 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion53 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion49 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion43 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion42 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion42 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion40 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.3%inclusion39 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion39 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.0%inclusion38 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.8%inclusion33 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion30 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Damn
6.9%inclusion29 decks421 decks
-14%synergy
Final Judgment
6.4%inclusion27 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion26 decks421 decks
-10%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion24 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion102 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion85 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion83 decks421 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion67 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion67 decks421 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion66 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion62 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion57 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.3%inclusion28 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion28 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion23 decks421 decks
-3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.5%inclusion23 decks421 decks
-1%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion20 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion200 decks421 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
41%inclusion172 decks421 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion157 decks421 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion133 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion128 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion110 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion92 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
20%inclusion85 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion78 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion74 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion65 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Observed Stasis
15%inclusion59 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion59 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion51 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion45 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion44 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion40 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion31 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion30 decks421 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.9%inclusion29 decks421 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
6.9%inclusion29 decks421 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion28 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.4%inclusion27 decks421 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion25 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.9%inclusion25 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion24 decks421 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.5%inclusion23 decks421 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrormade
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion140 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion51 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion224 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion184 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion145 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion87 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion81 decks421 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion74 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion70 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion65 decks411 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion44 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion34 decks421 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion29 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion29 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion23 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion409 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion382 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion335 decks421 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion314 decks421 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion285 decks421 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion205 decks421 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion141 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion138 decks421 decks
27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion94 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion76 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion71 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion66 decks421 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion65 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion62 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion62 decks421 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion55 decks421 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion48 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion47 decks421 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion29 decks421 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.4%inclusion27 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion412 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion395 decks421 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion391 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion384 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion344 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion342 decks421 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion341 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion300 decks421 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion293 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion274 decks421 decks
29%synergy
Raffine's Tower
65%inclusion273 decks421 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion271 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion271 decks421 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion239 decks421 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion235 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion234 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion230 decks421 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion229 decks421 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion228 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion217 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion181 decks421 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion179 decks421 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion178 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion175 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
36%inclusion152 decks421 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion148 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion146 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion142 decks421 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion134 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion133 decks421 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion131 decks421 decks
-10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion124 decks421 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion110 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion100 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion98 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion97 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion97 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion96 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion95 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion95 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion89 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion89 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion86 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion86 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion86 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion82 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion81 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion80 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion77 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion74 decks421 decks
7%synergy