Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deadly Rollick
89%inclusion87 decks98 decks
74%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion77 decks98 decks
71%synergy
Snuff Out
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
71%synergy
Dismember
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
71%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Curiosity
72%inclusion71 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Force of Negation
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Ophidian Eye
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Void Rend
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
-17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Lyse Hext
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
9%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-15%synergy
Spellskite
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Unwind
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Rewind
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Misdirection
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Consultation
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Undermine
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Transpose
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-24%synergy
Render Silent
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-25%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Press the Enemy
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Perplex
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Grim Tutor
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Risky Shortcut
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Massacre
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Damn
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Oil
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
As Foretold
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Relic of Legends
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Tundra
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion92 decks98 decks
78%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion92 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion90 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion88 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion88 decks98 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Island
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
-18%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion71 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Plains
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
-21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Raffine's Tower
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
-35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
5%synergy