Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
75%synergy
Snuff Out
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
73%synergy
Deadly Rollick
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
71%synergy
Dismember
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
70%synergy
Ophidian Eye
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Unwind
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Force of Negation
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Papalymo Totolymo
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Lyse Hext
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
16%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Tandem Lookout
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Krile Baldesion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Fell the Profane
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Rewind
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Undermine
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Inkshield
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Transpose
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Misdirection
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Soul Shatter
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Disallow
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Baleful Mastery
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Slaughter
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Press the Enemy
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Submerge
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Unexplained Absence
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Counterpoint
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Despark
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Emergency Eject
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Forbid
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Farewell
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Vindicate
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Starfall Invocation
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Massacre
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigil of Sleep
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Vile Consumption
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Observed Stasis
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Link
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Link
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
84%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Raffine's Tower
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Fell the Profane
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Mana Confluence
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy