Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - 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!
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Dream Harvest
3.5%inclusion11 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.1%inclusion10 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.2%inclusion7 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.9%inclusion6 decks324 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.2%inclusion4 decks324 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
82%inclusion799 decks980 decks
73%synergy
Curiosity
67%inclusion654 decks980 decks
59%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
64%inclusion594 decks931 decks
54%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
60%inclusion563 decks933 decks
51%synergy
Dismember
56%inclusion548 decks980 decks
50%synergy
Unwind
56%inclusion545 decks980 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion751 decks980 decks
49%synergy
Lyse Hext
56%inclusion524 decks931 decks
47%synergy
Void Rend
81%inclusion792 decks980 decks
47%synergy
Ophidian Eye
50%inclusion487 decks980 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion626 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion600 decks980 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion519 decks980 decks
28%synergy
Transpose
53%inclusion492 decks931 decks
45%synergy
Vindicate
51%inclusion496 decks980 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion495 decks980 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion484 decks980 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
48%inclusion474 decks980 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion474 decks980 decks
43%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
48%inclusion446 decks933 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion375 decks980 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion352 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion338 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion327 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion235 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion225 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion189 decks980 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion178 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion156 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion143 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion454 decks980 decks
38%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
43%inclusion401 decks933 decks
35%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
42%inclusion392 decks931 decks
36%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion400 decks980 decks
34%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
37%inclusion347 decks935 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion345 decks980 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion300 decks980 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion292 decks980 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion289 decks980 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion273 decks933 decks
21%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
27%inclusion263 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
27%inclusion261 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion235 decks933 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
24%inclusion232 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Krile Baldesion
22%inclusion207 decks931 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion213 decks980 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion208 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion195 decks980 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion190 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
15%inclusion145 decks980 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion145 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion143 decks980 decks
13%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion132 decks933 decks
11%synergy
Thancred Waters
14%inclusion132 decks933 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion136 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion121 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
12%inclusion119 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion115 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
11%inclusion104 decks931 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion103 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion102 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion99 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
10%inclusion90 decks931 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.5%inclusion93 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.3%inclusion91 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.6%inclusion48 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.9%inclusion77 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
7.7%inclusion72 decks931 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion75 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.4%inclusion73 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.0%inclusion69 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.0%inclusion40 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.7%inclusion66 decks980 decks
-3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion63 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
6.2%inclusion58 decks935 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.1%inclusion57 decks933 decks
4%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
6.0%inclusion56 decks935 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.7%inclusion56 decks977 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.4%inclusion37 decks681 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
44%inclusion432 decks980 decks
39%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion371 decks980 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion361 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
33%inclusion321 decks980 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion313 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion297 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion297 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion295 decks980 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
29%inclusion284 decks980 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion273 decks980 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion269 decks980 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion251 decks980 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion251 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
24%inclusion236 decks980 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion205 decks980 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion200 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion195 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion193 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion183 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion182 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion158 decks980 decks
-26%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion154 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion151 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion136 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion136 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion130 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion128 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion119 decks919 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion123 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion122 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion114 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion112 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion110 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion108 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
10%inclusion101 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
9.2%inclusion90 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.2%inclusion80 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
8.1%inclusion79 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
7.9%inclusion77 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.8%inclusion76 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion72 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion69 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.9%inclusion68 decks980 decks
-3%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
6.9%inclusion68 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.8%inclusion67 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Counterpoint
6.3%inclusion62 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion58 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.6%inclusion55 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
47%inclusion460 decks980 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion434 decks980 decks
25%synergy
Circle of Power
43%inclusion404 decks931 decks
36%synergy
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion363 decks980 decks
33%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion328 decks980 decks
30%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion317 decks980 decks
28%synergy
Cleansing Nova
29%inclusion283 decks980 decks
25%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
26%inclusion254 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion216 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion187 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Final Judgment
18%inclusion180 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion148 decks916 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion156 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion148 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion145 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion138 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion114 decks980 decks
-3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion111 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion108 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion107 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.5%inclusion93 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.3%inclusion91 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.6%inclusion84 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion77 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion70 decks980 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.6%inclusion65 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.2%inclusion61 decks980 decks
-14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion59 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion59 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion54 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion51 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
5.1%inclusion50 decks980 decks
-11%synergy
Painful Truths
5.0%inclusion49 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
35%inclusion345 decks980 decks
30%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
27%inclusion256 decks931 decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion224 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion192 decks931 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion194 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion156 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
15%inclusion138 decks933 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion114 decks921 decks
8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
12%inclusion115 decks931 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion113 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
10%inclusion94 decks931 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion96 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.7%inclusion85 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.2%inclusion80 decks980 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.4%inclusion69 decks933 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.0%inclusion69 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion55 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.4%inclusion53 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.1%inclusion50 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.0%inclusion49 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion418 decks980 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
37%inclusion367 decks980 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion366 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Observed Stasis
32%inclusion296 decks931 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
31%inclusion308 decks980 decks
29%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion280 decks931 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion217 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion216 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion172 decks980 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion168 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion146 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion120 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion112 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion105 decks980 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion105 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion100 decks980 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.5%inclusion93 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Vile Consumption
8.9%inclusion87 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.0%inclusion75 decks933 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.9%inclusion77 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.8%inclusion76 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.6%inclusion74 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion74 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.2%inclusion71 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.2%inclusion71 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion70 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
7.0%inclusion69 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion66 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.6%inclusion55 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.5%inclusion54 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.0%inclusion49 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion182 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.2%inclusion61 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion52 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion519 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion298 decks980 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion227 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion225 decks980 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion213 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion139 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion123 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion104 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion99 decks933 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion81 decks956 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion67 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion67 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion61 decks918 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion53 decks980 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion918 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion900 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion716 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion689 decks980 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion648 decks980 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion566 decks980 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
52%inclusion507 decks980 decks
46%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion305 decks980 decks
23%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion233 decks931 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion154 decks734 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion196 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion191 decks980 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion164 decks980 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion138 decks980 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion123 decks980 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion109 decks980 decks
-23%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion89 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion82 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion72 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.4%inclusion63 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion53 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion49 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion49 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion958 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion945 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion935 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion927 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion706 decks980 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion692 decks980 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion683 decks980 decks
33%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion682 decks980 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion662 decks980 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
64%inclusion623 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion579 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion561 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion550 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion541 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion520 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
53%inclusion517 decks980 decks
45%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion491 decks980 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion432 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion429 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion421 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion397 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion378 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion365 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion364 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion361 decks980 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion361 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion355 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion353 decks980 decks
25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion350 decks980 decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion346 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion342 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
34%inclusion329 decks980 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion329 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion328 decks980 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion313 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion288 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
27%inclusion267 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion230 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
23%inclusion222 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion221 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
22%inclusion217 decks980 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
21%inclusion209 decks980 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion205 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion191 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion175 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion174 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion158 decks980 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion155 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion154 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion145 decks980 decks
4%synergy