Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
5.0%inclusion8 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.5%inclusion4 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Ember Island Production
1.9%inclusion3 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Raven Eagle
1.9%inclusion3 decks159 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
86%inclusion297 decks346 decks
76%synergy
Lyse Hext
82%inclusion284 decks346 decks
73%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
81%inclusion281 decks346 decks
71%synergy
Transpose
79%inclusion275 decks346 decks
71%synergy
Vindicate
81%inclusion286 decks353 decks
71%synergy
Snuff Out
79%inclusion278 decks353 decks
71%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
78%inclusion271 decks346 decks
70%synergy
Circle of Power
77%inclusion265 decks346 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
76%inclusion268 decks353 decks
69%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
77%inclusion266 decks346 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
90%inclusion318 decks353 decks
56%synergy
Propaganda
89%inclusion315 decks353 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion276 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
74%inclusion255 decks346 decks
67%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion260 decks353 decks
69%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
72%inclusion250 decks346 decks
66%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
72%inclusion254 decks353 decks
60%synergy
Observed Stasis
72%inclusion248 decks346 decks
66%synergy
Cleansing Nova
71%inclusion252 decks353 decks
67%synergy
Syphon Mind
71%inclusion249 decks353 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion85 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
62%inclusion218 decks353 decks
54%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
62%inclusion213 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Krile Baldesion
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
52%synergy
Baleful Strix
52%inclusion182 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Tataru Taru
48%inclusion167 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
44%inclusion157 decks353 decks
42%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
44%inclusion152 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Thancred Waters
37%inclusion129 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
34%inclusion118 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
32%inclusion109 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
31%inclusion106 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
28%inclusion100 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
24%inclusion82 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Absolute Virtue
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
67%inclusion238 decks353 decks
62%synergy
Dig Through Time
61%inclusion217 decks353 decks
56%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
57%inclusion202 decks353 decks
55%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion132 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Into the Story
33%inclusion115 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Unwind
29%inclusion103 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion103 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion100 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion97 decks353 decks
-14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion69 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
18%inclusion62 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion62 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Undermine
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
-32%synergy
Counterpoint
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
8.5%inclusion29 decks341 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Refute
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Eject
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Final Judgment
62%inclusion218 decks353 decks
60%synergy
Cut a Deal
51%inclusion181 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Rite of Replication
45%inclusion160 decks353 decks
43%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
31%inclusion106 decks342 decks
29%synergy
Lingering Souls
30%inclusion107 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Risky Shortcut
30%inclusion105 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Crux of Fate
24%inclusion86 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Memories Returning
8.2%inclusion28 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Ultima
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
70%inclusion247 decks353 decks
65%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
60%inclusion209 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
55%inclusion190 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
42%inclusion144 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
32%inclusion109 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Tome of Legends
22%inclusion77 decks353 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion54 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion45 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
-14%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
64%inclusion223 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Curiosity
39%inclusion136 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Champions from Beyond
34%inclusion117 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion97 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion77 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
21%inclusion73 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
11%inclusion37 decks341 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
65%inclusion230 decks353 decks
62%synergy
Temple of the False God
55%inclusion193 decks353 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
-18%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion336 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion334 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion281 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Relic of Legends
78%inclusion277 decks353 decks
73%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion272 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Progress
77%inclusion272 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion264 decks353 decks
50%synergy
White Auracite
62%inclusion214 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Coveted Jewel
18%inclusion64 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion62 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
-24%synergy
Blitzball
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.6%inclusion19 decks341 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion352 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion351 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion351 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion348 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
93%inclusion327 decks353 decks
38%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion324 decks353 decks
53%synergy
Glacial Fortress
92%inclusion323 decks353 decks
51%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
90%inclusion317 decks353 decks
54%synergy
Prairie Stream
90%inclusion316 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion309 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
87%inclusion307 decks353 decks
47%synergy
Underground River
86%inclusion303 decks353 decks
53%synergy
Choked Estuary
85%inclusion299 decks353 decks
68%synergy
Fetid Heath
84%inclusion297 decks353 decks
72%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
82%inclusion291 decks353 decks
72%synergy
Port Town
82%inclusion291 decks353 decks
66%synergy
Sunken Ruins
82%inclusion291 decks353 decks
75%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
81%inclusion287 decks353 decks
67%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
80%inclusion283 decks353 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion270 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Desolate Mire
75%inclusion264 decks353 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
75%inclusion263 decks353 decks
49%synergy
Demolition Field
66%inclusion232 decks353 decks
62%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
64%inclusion225 decks353 decks
59%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
62%inclusion219 decks353 decks
58%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
62%inclusion219 decks353 decks
58%synergy
Ash Barrens
57%inclusion202 decks353 decks
46%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
-21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
-20%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-43%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
-43%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Treno, Dark City
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-16%synergy
Dismal Backwater
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
-1%synergy