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

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
3.4%inclusion3 decks88 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
78%inclusion146 decks186 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
78%inclusion145 decks186 decks
70%synergy
Dismember
70%inclusion131 decks186 decks
65%synergy
Deadly Rollick
76%inclusion142 decks186 decks
62%synergy
Unwind
64%inclusion119 decks186 decks
58%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion113 decks186 decks
56%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
60%inclusion111 decks186 decks
55%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion110 decks186 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
57%inclusion106 decks186 decks
50%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
51%inclusion95 decks186 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
74%inclusion137 decks186 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
70%inclusion130 decks186 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion121 decks186 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion115 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion111 decks186 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion110 decks186 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
54%inclusion101 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion96 decks186 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion92 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion90 decks186 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion145 decks186 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion133 decks186 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion131 decks186 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion101 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion99 decks186 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion97 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion80 decks186 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
46%inclusion79 decks171 decks
36%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
44%inclusion76 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion80 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Lyse Hext
42%inclusion72 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion78 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion62 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
14%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion86 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion85 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Rewind
45%inclusion84 decks186 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion62 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Transpose
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion52 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Disallow
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
-24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Press the Enemy
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Overkill
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
36%synergy
Vindicate
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Risky Shortcut
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Circle of Power
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Cleansing Nova
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Damn
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-15%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Mindcrank
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
35%inclusion66 decks186 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Observed Stasis
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Vile Consumption
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Oil
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion115 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion66 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion52 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion184 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion170 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion133 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion127 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion116 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion103 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Relic of Legends
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
-22%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion181 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion178 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion175 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion171 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion152 decks186 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion151 decks186 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion149 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion127 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion125 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
65%inclusion120 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion119 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion114 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion113 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion111 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion110 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion103 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion96 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion94 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion92 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion90 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion86 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion77 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Ruins
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
9%synergy