Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Propaganda
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Void Rend
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Vindicate
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Exsanguinate
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Lyse Hext
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Baleful Strix
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Tataru Taru
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Krile Baldesion
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Drana and Linvala
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Unwind
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Dismember
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Transpose
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Render Silent
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Overkill
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bane's Contingency
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Misdirection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Into the Story
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Risky Shortcut
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Cleansing Nova
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Final Judgment
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ringsight
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Baral's Expertise
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Damn
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Memories Returning
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Ophidian Eye
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Observed Stasis
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Champions from Beyond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Frozen Aether
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Oubliette
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Relic of Legends
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-27%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Prairie Stream
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Sunken Hollow
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Sunken Ruins
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Choked Estuary
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Port Town
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Watery Grave
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-29%synergy