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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream Harvest
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
77%inclusion165 decks213 decks
69%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion152 decks213 decks
63%synergy
Ophidian Eye
59%inclusion126 decks213 decks
54%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
63%inclusion129 decks206 decks
52%synergy
Unwind
58%inclusion123 decks213 decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion164 decks213 decks
50%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
53%inclusion113 decks213 decks
49%synergy
Dismember
54%inclusion115 decks213 decks
48%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
55%inclusion113 decks206 decks
45%synergy
Void Rend
78%inclusion167 decks213 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion127 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion122 decks213 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion115 decks213 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion113 decks213 decks
36%synergy
Lyse Hext
53%inclusion109 decks206 decks
44%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion110 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Transpose
48%inclusion99 decks206 decks
40%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion97 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
45%inclusion93 decks206 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion96 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion75 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion49 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
42%inclusion89 decks213 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion87 decks213 decks
33%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
38%inclusion78 decks206 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion73 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
33%inclusion69 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion71 decks213 decks
24%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
31%inclusion64 decks206 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
27%inclusion56 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
24%inclusion51 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
24%inclusion51 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Krile Baldesion
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion38 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Thancred Waters
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Rewind
41%inclusion88 decks213 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion74 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion71 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion68 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
30%inclusion63 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Scheme
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Undermine
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion38 decks213 decks
-24%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Press the Enemy
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Slaughter
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
-11%synergy
Absorb
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Counterpoint
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Perplex
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion96 decks213 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion96 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Vindicate
45%inclusion95 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Risky Shortcut
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
32%synergy
Circle of Power
36%inclusion75 decks206 decks
29%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion70 decks213 decks
29%synergy
Syphon Mind
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
24%inclusion51 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Cleansing Nova
23%inclusion50 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Damn
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Painful Truths
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion68 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
31%inclusion67 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Norn's Annex
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
21%inclusion44 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion96 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
41%inclusion88 decks213 decks
36%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Observed Stasis
31%inclusion63 decks206 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion65 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
27%inclusion56 decks206 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion38 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
As Foretold
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Phyresis
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion130 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion199 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion198 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion156 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
69%inclusion148 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion142 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion123 decks213 decks
33%synergy
Relic of Legends
54%inclusion114 decks213 decks
48%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion66 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
12%synergy
White Auracite
22%inclusion46 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-22%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion211 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion209 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion208 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion205 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion154 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion150 decks213 decks
37%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion143 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion142 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion141 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
65%inclusion138 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion124 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion121 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion117 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion117 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion110 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion105 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion105 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion89 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion87 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion85 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion82 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion76 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
35%inclusion74 decks213 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion74 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion73 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion72 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion71 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion71 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion70 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion68 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion50 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
23%inclusion49 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion49 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
18%inclusion38 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
3%synergy