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

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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
Glen Elendra's Answer
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
92%inclusion230 decks251 decks
77%synergy
Force of Negation
87%inclusion218 decks251 decks
75%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
75%inclusion188 decks251 decks
68%synergy
Curiosity
76%inclusion190 decks251 decks
68%synergy
Snuff Out
73%inclusion184 decks251 decks
65%synergy
Dismember
69%inclusion173 decks251 decks
63%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
71%inclusion179 decks251 decks
62%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
65%inclusion163 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Ophidian Eye
64%inclusion161 decks251 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion184 decks251 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion194 decks251 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion191 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
73%inclusion183 decks251 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion174 decks251 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion168 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
66%inclusion165 decks251 decks
49%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion159 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion147 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Seal
55%inclusion137 decks251 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion135 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion241 decks251 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion238 decks251 decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion226 decks251 decks
77%synergy
Smothering Tithe
89%inclusion224 decks251 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion218 decks251 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion216 decks251 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
84%inclusion210 decks251 decks
70%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
84%inclusion210 decks251 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion193 decks251 decks
67%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion191 decks251 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
51%inclusion127 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion119 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion117 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion108 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion99 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
39%inclusion97 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Tataru Taru
32%inclusion74 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
29%inclusion67 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion64 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Tandem Lookout
26%inclusion65 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion62 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Lyse Hext
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion137 decks251 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion131 decks251 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion128 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
51%inclusion128 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
47%inclusion118 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Misdirection
43%inclusion109 decks251 decks
41%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion108 decks251 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion97 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion87 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion87 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion87 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion83 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Mental Misstep
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Submerge
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Unwind
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
-19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-13%synergy
Transpose
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Betrayal
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Massacre
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion92 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion66 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
-15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
44%inclusion110 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion105 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion97 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Counterbalance
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
50%inclusion126 decks251 decks
42%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion133 decks251 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion250 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion240 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion189 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion183 decks251 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion172 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
62%inclusion155 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion139 decks251 decks
47%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion136 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion127 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
47%inclusion119 decks251 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion118 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Legends
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-26%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion243 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion243 decks251 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion240 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion239 decks251 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion239 decks251 decks
79%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion238 decks251 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion238 decks251 decks
57%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion236 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion235 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion234 decks251 decks
57%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion182 decks251 decks
59%synergy
Island
71%inclusion178 decks251 decks
-22%synergy
City of Brass
70%inclusion176 decks251 decks
55%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion175 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion167 decks251 decks
-25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion161 decks251 decks
53%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion157 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion156 decks251 decks
51%synergy
Plains
61%inclusion153 decks251 decks
-31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion150 decks251 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion144 decks251 decks
47%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion143 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion137 decks251 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion135 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion120 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Raffine's Tower
46%inclusion116 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion114 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion110 decks251 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion105 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion69 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion53 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
-21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
-28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
-28%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-47%synergy