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

Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
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Josh Nelson
Jan 16, 2026
Josh Nelson
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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Dream Harvest
4.3%inclusion3 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
74%inclusion139 decks187 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity
72%inclusion135 decks187 decks
64%synergy
Dismember
67%inclusion125 decks187 decks
61%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion131 decks187 decks
56%synergy
Ophidian Eye
59%inclusion111 decks187 decks
55%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion106 decks187 decks
52%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion111 decks187 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
59%inclusion110 decks187 decks
50%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
55%inclusion103 decks187 decks
50%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
54%inclusion101 decks187 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
70%inclusion131 decks187 decks
43%synergy
Void Rend
70%inclusion130 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion116 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion113 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion103 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion99 decks187 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion95 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion94 decks187 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion92 decks187 decks
43%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
47%inclusion83 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion138 decks187 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion133 decks187 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion130 decks187 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion95 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion91 decks187 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion88 decks187 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion80 decks187 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion73 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion71 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion68 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion84 decks187 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion82 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion73 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
35%inclusion66 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Lyse Hext
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion57 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion49 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
14%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion33 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Krile Baldesion
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion86 decks187 decks
33%synergy
Unwind
44%inclusion83 decks187 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion81 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion81 decks187 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion80 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion69 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion67 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion65 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Rewind
35%inclusion65 decks187 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Undermine
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Transpose
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
-22%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
-12%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
35%inclusion65 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion61 decks187 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Risky Shortcut
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion33 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-10%synergy
Ringsight
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Mindcrank
18%inclusion34 decks187 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
41%inclusion76 decks187 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion74 decks187 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion68 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
1%synergy
As Foretold
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion115 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion70 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion64 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion185 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion167 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion132 decks187 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion122 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion119 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion97 decks187 decks
27%synergy
Relic of Legends
30%inclusion57 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
-17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
-24%synergy
White Auracite
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion183 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion177 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion176 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion175 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion140 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion140 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion137 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion118 decks187 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion117 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion116 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion111 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion110 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion105 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion102 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion101 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion100 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion90 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion88 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion87 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion86 decks187 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion85 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion82 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion79 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion69 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Ruins
34%inclusion64 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion61 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion48 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion40 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion34 decks187 decks
2%synergy
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