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

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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
Dream Harvest
3.7%inclusion4 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
2.7%inclusion3 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.4%inclusion3 decks222 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion270 decks320 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
70%inclusion223 decks320 decks
62%synergy
Unwind
63%inclusion201 decks320 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
84%inclusion269 decks320 decks
57%synergy
Dismember
62%inclusion197 decks320 decks
56%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
65%inclusion205 decks313 decks
55%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
62%inclusion193 decks313 decks
52%synergy
Lyse Hext
58%inclusion183 decks313 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion214 decks320 decks
49%synergy
Void Rend
83%inclusion266 decks320 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion206 decks320 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion185 decks320 decks
36%synergy
Transpose
57%inclusion177 decks313 decks
49%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion177 decks320 decks
30%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion172 decks320 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
52%inclusion167 decks320 decks
48%synergy
Vindicate
52%inclusion165 decks320 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion162 decks320 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion159 decks320 decks
35%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
49%inclusion154 decks313 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion105 decks320 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion90 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion79 decks320 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion72 decks320 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion43 decks320 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion41 decks320 decks
-11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7.5%inclusion24 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
6.6%inclusion21 decks320 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
46%inclusion146 decks320 decks
37%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
43%inclusion136 decks313 decks
36%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
41%inclusion127 decks313 decks
34%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion129 decks320 decks
33%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
36%inclusion113 decks313 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion104 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
28%inclusion87 decks313 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion88 decks320 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion85 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion83 decks320 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion82 decks320 decks
18%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
25%inclusion80 decks320 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion79 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion77 decks313 decks
20%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
23%inclusion74 decks320 decks
21%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion69 decks320 decks
17%synergy
Krile Baldesion
21%inclusion65 decks313 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion60 decks320 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
-10%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion52 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
16%inclusion51 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
14%inclusion45 decks313 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion45 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion44 decks320 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion41 decks320 decks
12%synergy
Thancred Waters
13%inclusion40 decks313 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion39 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion37 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
11%inclusion35 decks313 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion34 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion31 decks320 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
8.6%inclusion27 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.7%inclusion18 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.5%inclusion24 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.5%inclusion24 decks320 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.2%inclusion23 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.7%inclusion21 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.6%inclusion21 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
6.6%inclusion21 decks320 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.4%inclusion20 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.9%inclusion19 decks320 decks
0%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
5.6%inclusion18 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.6%inclusion18 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.6%inclusion18 decks320 decks
-4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
47%inclusion149 decks320 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion134 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Dig Through Time
42%inclusion133 decks320 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion122 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Undermine
36%inclusion114 decks320 decks
33%synergy
Inkshield
35%inclusion111 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Lethal Scheme
34%inclusion109 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion107 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion107 decks320 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion107 decks320 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
33%inclusion106 decks320 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion95 decks320 decks
-12%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
28%inclusion88 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion87 decks320 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion80 decks320 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion72 decks320 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion67 decks320 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion64 decks320 decks
-7%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion62 decks320 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion62 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
16%inclusion52 decks320 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion51 decks320 decks
-26%synergy
Slaughter
15%inclusion49 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion49 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion44 decks320 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion42 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion43 decks320 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion43 decks320 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion43 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion38 decks320 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion37 decks320 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion36 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Into the Story
10%inclusion33 decks320 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion31 decks320 decks
-8%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.4%inclusion30 decks320 decks
9%synergy
Counterpoint
9.4%inclusion30 decks320 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
9.1%inclusion29 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
8.8%inclusion28 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion24 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
7.2%inclusion23 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion21 decks320 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion21 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.1%inclusion19 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion16 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.0%inclusion16 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
5.0%inclusion16 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.0%inclusion16 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
48%inclusion153 decks320 decks
41%synergy
Circle of Power
46%inclusion144 decks313 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion143 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Risky Shortcut
41%inclusion132 decks320 decks
37%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion130 decks320 decks
37%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
32%inclusion103 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Syphon Mind
32%inclusion102 decks320 decks
28%synergy
Cleansing Nova
29%inclusion92 decks320 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion85 decks320 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
19%inclusion59 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Final Judgment
18%inclusion58 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion58 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
16%inclusion51 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion50 decks320 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion40 decks320 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion37 decks320 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Souls
10%inclusion31 decks320 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.4%inclusion30 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
9.1%inclusion29 decks320 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.8%inclusion28 decks320 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
-7%synergy
Damn
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion20 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion20 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion18 decks320 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.0%inclusion16 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
37%inclusion117 decks320 decks
31%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
28%inclusion89 decks313 decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion82 decks320 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion75 decks320 decks
-1%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
20%inclusion62 decks313 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion60 decks320 decks
-4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion51 decks313 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion38 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion36 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion32 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.4%inclusion30 decks320 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion24 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.7%inclusion24 decks313 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.6%inclusion21 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion20 decks320 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion20 decks320 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.3%inclusion20 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.9%inclusion19 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
45%inclusion145 decks320 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion127 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion120 decks320 decks
32%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
36%inclusion115 decks320 decks
33%synergy
Observed Stasis
33%inclusion103 decks313 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion94 decks313 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion70 decks320 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion65 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion54 decks320 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion43 decks320 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion38 decks320 decks
-9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion36 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion34 decks320 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion31 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Vile Consumption
9.4%inclusion30 decks320 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion29 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.1%inclusion29 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.0%inclusion25 decks313 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion25 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.2%inclusion23 decks320 decks
-5%synergy
Timely Ward
7.2%inclusion23 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.6%inclusion21 decks320 decks
-2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.9%inclusion19 decks320 decks
0%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.0%inclusion16 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion35 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion188 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion104 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion99 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion80 decks320 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion62 decks320 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion41 decks313 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion39 decks320 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion32 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.8%inclusion24 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion19 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion300 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion298 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
74%inclusion238 decks320 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion237 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion228 decks320 decks
28%synergy
Relic of Legends
60%inclusion191 decks320 decks
54%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion188 decks320 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion121 decks320 decks
30%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
23%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion79 decks313 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion65 decks320 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion60 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
16%inclusion51 decks320 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion48 decks320 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion43 decks320 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion41 decks320 decks
-21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion32 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion29 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.9%inclusion19 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion19 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion316 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion312 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion309 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion307 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion241 decks320 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion236 decks320 decks
33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
73%inclusion235 decks320 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion233 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion230 decks320 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion214 decks320 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion193 decks320 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
57%inclusion184 decks320 decks
49%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion182 decks320 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion180 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion176 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion174 decks320 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion174 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
44%inclusion142 decks320 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion141 decks320 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion140 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion136 decks320 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion134 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion131 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion130 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion130 decks320 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion128 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion127 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion124 decks320 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion123 decks320 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion122 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Desolate Mire
38%inclusion120 decks320 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion118 decks320 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion114 decks320 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion111 decks320 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion100 decks320 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion96 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
29%inclusion93 decks320 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion87 decks320 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion85 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion84 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion77 decks320 decks
20%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
24%inclusion77 decks320 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
22%inclusion71 decks320 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion70 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion66 decks320 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion61 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion47 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion47 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion45 decks320 decks
2%synergy