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

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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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Glen Elendra's Answer
3.5%inclusion6 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
2.3%inclusion4 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Dream Harvest
1.8%inclusion3 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.2%inclusion2 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.8%inclusion3 decks381 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
83%inclusion478 decks576 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
76%inclusion437 decks576 decks
68%synergy
Unwind
67%inclusion384 decks576 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
65%inclusion374 decks576 decks
59%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion356 decks576 decks
57%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
61%inclusion354 decks576 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion469 decks576 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion390 decks576 decks
50%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
56%inclusion314 decks557 decks
46%synergy
Rewind
51%inclusion292 decks576 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
80%inclusion459 decks576 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion360 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion360 decks576 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion349 decks576 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion308 decks576 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
53%inclusion296 decks557 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion301 decks576 decks
44%synergy
Lyse Hext
50%inclusion277 decks557 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion279 decks576 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion264 decks576 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion194 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion179 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion171 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion140 decks576 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion92 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion74 decks576 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion56 decks576 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.4%inclusion37 decks576 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion37 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
44%inclusion252 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
41%inclusion226 decks557 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
37%inclusion215 decks576 decks
32%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
34%inclusion192 decks557 decks
27%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion183 decks557 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion185 decks576 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
32%inclusion182 decks576 decks
24%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion182 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion179 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
31%inclusion173 decks557 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion174 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
26%inclusion150 decks576 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion147 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion137 decks557 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion121 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion118 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion113 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion111 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
18%inclusion103 decks557 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion105 decks576 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion87 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion85 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion81 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion73 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion73 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Krile Baldesion
12%inclusion68 decks557 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion63 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
11%inclusion61 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion47 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.1%inclusion45 decks557 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.8%inclusion45 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.5%inclusion31 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.2%inclusion40 decks557 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion39 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6.3%inclusion35 decks557 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion36 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.3%inclusion36 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
5.2%inclusion29 decks557 decks
2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.0%inclusion29 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion277 decks576 decks
35%synergy
Transpose
46%inclusion254 decks557 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion258 decks576 decks
36%synergy
Dig Through Time
39%inclusion224 decks576 decks
34%synergy
Undermine
38%inclusion221 decks576 decks
36%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion207 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion206 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion201 decks576 decks
30%synergy
Disallow
35%inclusion199 decks576 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion194 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion183 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Lethal Scheme
28%inclusion164 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Mastery
27%inclusion153 decks576 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion153 decks576 decks
-15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion145 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion134 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion125 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion123 decks576 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion121 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion109 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion103 decks576 decks
16%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion101 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion101 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion99 decks576 decks
-25%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion88 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion82 decks576 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter
14%inclusion79 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion75 decks576 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion70 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion69 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion68 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion58 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion58 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion57 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion57 decks576 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion56 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.3%inclusion48 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
-9%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Absorb
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Counterpoint
7.3%inclusion42 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion41 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Into the Story
6.8%inclusion39 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion36 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Perplex
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.4%inclusion31 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.4%inclusion31 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
43%inclusion248 decks576 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion239 decks576 decks
35%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion234 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Risky Shortcut
40%inclusion229 decks576 decks
36%synergy
Circle of Power
34%inclusion189 decks557 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion175 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion153 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion152 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion148 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Cleansing Nova
23%inclusion132 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Starfall Invocation
18%inclusion102 decks576 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion101 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion84 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion73 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion77 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Final Judgment
13%inclusion77 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
12%inclusion70 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion67 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion66 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion63 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion58 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion57 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion55 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion47 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.8%inclusion45 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion41 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion37 decks576 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.3%inclusion36 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Damn
5.6%inclusion32 decks576 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
-4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
32%inclusion186 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Norn's Annex
31%inclusion176 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
22%inclusion121 decks557 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion113 decks576 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion90 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
15%inclusion85 decks557 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion76 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion62 decks557 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.1%inclusion41 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion41 decks576 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion38 decks557 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.9%inclusion33 decks557 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion29 decks576 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
43%inclusion250 decks576 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion227 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion221 decks576 decks
27%synergy
Observed Stasis
26%inclusion144 decks557 decks
20%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion144 decks557 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion112 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion107 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion99 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion84 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion81 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Vile Consumption
14%inclusion79 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion70 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion70 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion68 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion67 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion62 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion59 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion56 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion56 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
9.4%inclusion54 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.4%inclusion54 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion47 decks576 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion39 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.3%inclusion36 decks576 decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.0%inclusion29 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion90 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion338 decks576 decks
25%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion182 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion171 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion130 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion110 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion80 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion66 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion64 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion56 decks557 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion45 decks564 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion39 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion31 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion540 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion539 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion452 decks576 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
77%inclusion441 decks576 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion417 decks576 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Legends
56%inclusion324 decks576 decks
51%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion312 decks576 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion197 decks576 decks
26%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion123 decks448 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion157 decks576 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion115 decks576 decks
-12%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion107 decks557 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion102 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion99 decks576 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion93 decks576 decks
-18%synergy
Misleading Signpost
16%inclusion90 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion75 decks576 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion55 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion51 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion568 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion565 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion554 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion549 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion438 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
74%inclusion429 decks576 decks
41%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
71%inclusion408 decks576 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion405 decks576 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion391 decks576 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion390 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion373 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion359 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion356 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion297 decks576 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion294 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion288 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion286 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion284 decks576 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion279 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion277 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion277 decks576 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion273 decks576 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion268 decks576 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion258 decks576 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion249 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion233 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion224 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion219 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion216 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion211 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion201 decks576 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion198 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion194 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion182 decks576 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion174 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion173 decks576 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion171 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion165 decks576 decks
18%synergy
Demolition Field
28%inclusion162 decks576 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion141 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion133 decks576 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion110 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion105 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion95 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion91 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
16%inclusion90 decks576 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion87 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion87 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
15%inclusion86 decks576 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion86 decks576 decks
0%synergy