Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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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Scryfall
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Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Papalymo Totolymo
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Snuff Out
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Transpose
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Circle of Power
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Lyse Hext
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Vindicate
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Observed Stasis
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Lethal Scheme
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Murderous Rider
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Baleful Strix
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Tataru Taru
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Krile Baldesion
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Thancred Waters
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Hope Estheim
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Darkstar Augur
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sublime Epiphany
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Dig Through Time
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Unwind
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Rewind
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Into the Story
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Press the Enemy
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Undermine
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Counterpoint
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Teachings
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Unravel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Eject
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Absorb
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Suspended Sentence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Bane's Contingency
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Memory Deluge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Cleansing Nova
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Final Judgment
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Cut a Deal
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Risky Shortcut
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Rite of Replication
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Lingering Souls
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Crux of Fate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ringsight
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Diresight
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Annex
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Tome of Legends
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Curiosity
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Ophidian Eye
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Champions from Beyond
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Curator's Ward
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Temple of the False God
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Progress
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Relic of Legends
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
44%synergy
White Auracite
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Prairie Stream
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Glacial Fortress
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Sunken Hollow
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Underground River
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Choked Estuary
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Fetid Heath
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Port Town
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Sunken Ruins
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Desolate Mire
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Demolition Field
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Ash Barrens
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-38%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-44%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Isle
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy