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

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Dream Harvest
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion142 decks170 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
73%inclusion124 decks170 decks
65%synergy
Ophidian Eye
65%inclusion110 decks170 decks
60%synergy
Unwind
65%inclusion111 decks170 decks
60%synergy
Dismember
61%inclusion103 decks170 decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion137 decks170 decks
53%synergy
Lyse Hext
59%inclusion96 decks164 decks
50%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
54%inclusion92 decks170 decks
50%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
59%inclusion96 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
59%inclusion96 decks164 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
81%inclusion137 decks170 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion111 decks170 decks
48%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion97 decks170 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion95 decks170 decks
-12%synergy
Transpose
55%inclusion91 decks164 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion94 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion93 decks170 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion87 decks170 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion84 decks170 decks
35%synergy
Vindicate
48%inclusion81 decks170 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion54 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion51 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion43 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion42 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-14%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
45%inclusion77 decks170 decks
38%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
37%inclusion63 decks170 decks
30%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
36%inclusion59 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion61 decks170 decks
31%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
36%inclusion61 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion58 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion47 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
-9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Krile Baldesion
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Thancred Waters
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
46%inclusion79 decks170 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion79 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion70 decks170 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Undermine
37%inclusion63 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Dig Through Time
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion57 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Lethal Scheme
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
23%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion47 decks170 decks
-14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion41 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Press the Enemy
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Render Silent
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
-8%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
-26%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Counterpoint
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-10%synergy
Submerge
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
-11%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
47%inclusion80 decks170 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion80 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
43%inclusion73 decks170 decks
39%synergy
Risky Shortcut
43%inclusion73 decks170 decks
39%synergy
Circle of Power
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
35%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Cleansing Nova
26%inclusion45 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion42 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion32 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Starfall Invocation
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Final Judgment
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-13%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
47%inclusion80 decks170 decks
42%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion62 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Observed Stasis
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion41 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
14%synergy
As Foretold
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
-8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Vile Consumption
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion95 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion48 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion164 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion157 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
81%inclusion137 decks170 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion137 decks170 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion131 decks170 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
62%inclusion106 decks170 decks
57%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion99 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion65 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
26%synergy
White Auracite
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
-19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion169 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion166 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion165 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion164 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion129 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
72%inclusion123 decks170 decks
32%synergy
Underground River
72%inclusion123 decks170 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion118 decks170 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion114 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion114 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion102 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion101 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion93 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion92 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
53%inclusion90 decks170 decks
45%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion89 decks170 decks
40%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion85 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion79 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion78 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion78 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion76 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion76 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion70 decks170 decks
32%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion69 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion69 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
40%inclusion68 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion68 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion66 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion63 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
26%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion54 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
30%inclusion51 decks170 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion44 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion41 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
0%synergy