Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Mai, Scornful Striker
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Snuff Out
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Dismember
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Ophidian Eye
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
71%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Tataru Taru
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Lyse Hext
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Misdirection
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Void Rend
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Submerge
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Force of Despair
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Undermine
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Transpose
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Massacre
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Mindcrank
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Vile Consumption
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Mana Confluence
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Island
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Raffine's Tower
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Meticulous Archive
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy