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!
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Propaganda
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Void Rend
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Vindicate
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Lyse Hext
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Curiosity
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Krile Baldesion
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Murderous Rider
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Drana and Linvala
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Unwind
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Transpose
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Render Silent
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Overkill
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Bane's Contingency
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Misdirection
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Into the Story
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Risky Shortcut
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Cleansing Nova
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Final Judgment
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ringsight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Baral's Expertise
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Ophidian Eye
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Observed Stasis
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sphere of Safety
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Frozen Aether
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Relic of Legends
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Blitzball
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Prairie Stream
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Sunken Hollow
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Sunken Ruins
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Choked Estuary
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Demolition Field
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy