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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion97 decks406 decks
20%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
4.0%inclusion11 decks273 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
83%inclusion444 decks535 decks
75%synergy
Curiosity
75%inclusion400 decks535 decks
67%synergy
Unwind
67%inclusion357 decks535 decks
61%synergy
Dismember
64%inclusion344 decks535 decks
59%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
62%inclusion334 decks535 decks
58%synergy
Ophidian Eye
62%inclusion331 decks535 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion435 decks535 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion362 decks535 decks
50%synergy
Rewind
51%inclusion272 decks535 decks
46%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
56%inclusion290 decks516 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
79%inclusion425 decks535 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion336 decks535 decks
38%synergy
Ghostly Prison
62%inclusion333 decks535 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion323 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion286 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
53%inclusion273 decks516 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion278 decks535 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion264 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Lyse Hext
49%inclusion254 decks516 decks
40%synergy
Transpose
46%inclusion235 decks516 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion184 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion163 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion157 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion128 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion86 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
44%inclusion233 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
40%inclusion207 decks516 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
37%inclusion197 decks535 decks
32%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
35%inclusion179 decks516 decks
28%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
34%inclusion178 decks516 decks
27%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
33%inclusion179 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
33%inclusion179 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion174 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion167 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
31%inclusion158 decks516 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion153 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
27%inclusion145 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
27%inclusion145 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion128 decks516 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
21%inclusion112 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion111 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion102 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion98 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
19%inclusion99 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion84 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion75 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion66 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Krile Baldesion
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion63 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Thancred Waters
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion267 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
46%inclusion247 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion214 decks535 decks
35%synergy
Undermine
39%inclusion206 decks535 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion194 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion194 decks535 decks
29%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion189 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Disallow
35%inclusion185 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion179 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion172 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Lethal Scheme
29%inclusion155 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Mastery
27%inclusion143 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion138 decks535 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion130 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion128 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
22%inclusion118 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion114 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion111 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion104 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion97 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
17%inclusion91 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion89 decks535 decks
-25%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion88 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion83 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion80 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter
13%inclusion70 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion66 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion66 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion64 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion63 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion53 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion53 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion52 decks535 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Despair
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Story
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Refute
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Negate
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
44%inclusion234 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion219 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Risky Shortcut
40%inclusion215 decks535 decks
36%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
40%inclusion213 decks535 decks
36%synergy
Circle of Power
33%inclusion171 decks516 decks
26%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
30%inclusion159 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion146 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion146 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion140 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Cleansing Nova
24%inclusion126 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Starfall Invocation
18%inclusion95 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion93 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Final Judgment
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion66 decks500 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion70 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion60 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion52 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Damn
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
31%inclusion167 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
31%inclusion167 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
21%inclusion110 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion104 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion61 decks516 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.8%inclusion39 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion243 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion235 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion209 decks535 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion206 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
27%inclusion137 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Observed Stasis
26%inclusion133 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion104 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion100 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion98 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion79 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion77 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Vile Consumption
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion69 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion64 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion57 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion52 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion85 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion305 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion171 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion155 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion120 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion103 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion60 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion44 decks523 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion502 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion501 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion417 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion406 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion385 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
56%inclusion301 decks535 decks
51%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion287 decks535 decks
29%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion182 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion150 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion105 decks535 decks
-13%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion99 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion95 decks535 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion93 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion90 decks535 decks
-17%synergy
Misleading Signpost
15%inclusion79 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion528 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion524 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion515 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion509 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion408 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion400 decks535 decks
42%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion377 decks535 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion375 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion365 decks535 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion359 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion350 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion331 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion322 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion278 decks535 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion272 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion268 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion267 decks535 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion267 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion263 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion257 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion255 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion253 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion251 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
46%inclusion247 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion233 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion215 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion209 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion205 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion201 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion199 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion189 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion180 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion176 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion170 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion162 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion161 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion158 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
29%inclusion153 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion153 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion130 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion120 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion106 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion102 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion88 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion86 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion84 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
16%inclusion84 decks535 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion83 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion81 decks535 decks
4%synergy