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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
2.0%inclusion3 decks148 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
84%inclusion238 decks283 decks
76%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion192 decks283 decks
60%synergy
Propaganda
82%inclusion233 decks283 decks
56%synergy
Unwind
61%inclusion173 decks283 decks
56%synergy
Dismember
61%inclusion172 decks283 decks
55%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
65%inclusion179 decks276 decks
55%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
61%inclusion168 decks276 decks
51%synergy
Lyse Hext
60%inclusion165 decks276 decks
51%synergy
Ophidian Eye
54%inclusion152 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Void Rend
82%inclusion233 decks283 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
65%inclusion183 decks283 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion180 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion164 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion158 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Transpose
55%inclusion153 decks276 decks
47%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
52%inclusion148 decks283 decks
48%synergy
Vindicate
51%inclusion145 decks283 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion137 decks283 decks
34%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
48%inclusion132 decks276 decks
39%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion135 decks283 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion79 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion71 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion63 decks283 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
-11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
45%inclusion128 decks283 decks
37%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
42%inclusion117 decks276 decks
35%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
41%inclusion113 decks276 decks
35%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
39%inclusion111 decks283 decks
32%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
38%inclusion104 decks276 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion80 decks276 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion78 decks283 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
27%inclusion75 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion72 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
25%inclusion72 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion69 decks276 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion68 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
24%inclusion68 decks283 decks
22%synergy
High Fae Trickster
23%inclusion65 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Krile Baldesion
20%inclusion55 decks276 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion50 decks283 decks
-10%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
17%inclusion48 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Thancred Waters
12%inclusion34 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion34 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion30 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
10%inclusion27 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
8.7%inclusion24 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
6.5%inclusion18 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Rewind
45%inclusion128 decks283 decks
40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion124 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion112 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Dig Through Time
39%inclusion109 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Undermine
35%inclusion98 decks283 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion95 decks283 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion94 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Lethal Scheme
33%inclusion94 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion94 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Disallow
32%inclusion91 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion90 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion80 decks283 decks
-13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion75 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
26%inclusion74 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion67 decks283 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion65 decks283 decks
21%synergy
Press the Enemy
22%inclusion61 decks283 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion59 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion58 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion55 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion44 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion44 decks283 decks
-27%synergy
Overkill
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion37 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion34 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Into the Story
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Counterpoint
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
-14%synergy
Cancel
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
47%inclusion134 decks283 decks
41%synergy
Circle of Power
46%inclusion127 decks276 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion128 decks283 decks
26%synergy
Risky Shortcut
42%inclusion119 decks283 decks
38%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion116 decks283 decks
37%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Syphon Mind
31%inclusion89 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Cleansing Nova
28%inclusion79 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion78 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
21%inclusion56 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion53 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion51 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion50 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Final Judgment
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Starfall Invocation
16%inclusion45 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion30 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Damn
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
-12%synergy
Windfall
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
-8%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
35%inclusion98 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
28%inclusion76 decks276 decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion64 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
20%inclusion55 decks276 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion54 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
18%inclusion50 decks276 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion28 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.6%inclusion21 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.5%inclusion18 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion129 decks283 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion117 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion107 decks283 decks
32%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
35%inclusion100 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Observed Stasis
33%inclusion90 decks276 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion83 decks276 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion61 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion61 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion48 decks283 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
-9%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.7%inclusion24 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion165 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
34%inclusion95 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion82 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion75 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion54 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion39 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion265 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion263 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion211 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion210 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion202 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion171 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Relic of Legends
60%inclusion169 decks283 decks
54%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
39%inclusion111 decks283 decks
31%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion68 decks276 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion58 decks283 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion55 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion51 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion37 decks283 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
-19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion280 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion276 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion273 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion271 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
76%inclusion215 decks283 decks
43%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
74%inclusion209 decks283 decks
38%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion208 decks283 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion207 decks283 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion204 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
66%inclusion187 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion166 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
58%inclusion165 decks283 decks
50%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion161 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion157 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion155 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion153 decks283 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion144 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion127 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion126 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion124 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
42%inclusion120 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion118 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion118 decks283 decks
14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion114 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion114 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion112 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion112 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion111 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion109 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion109 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
37%inclusion105 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion104 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion102 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion100 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion87 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
30%inclusion86 decks283 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion84 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
27%inclusion75 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion66 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
23%inclusion66 decks283 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
22%inclusion61 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion59 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion55 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion50 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion42 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion41 decks283 decks
2%synergy