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

Background image for Esper Renaissance: A Major Glow-Up in 2025
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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sygg's Command
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Unwind
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Dismember
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Curiosity
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Ophidian Eye
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Rewind
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Propaganda
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Lyse Hext
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Krile Baldesion
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Thancred Waters
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Inkshield
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Transpose
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Undermine
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Disallow
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Render Silent
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Dig Through Time
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Misdirection
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Submerge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Brainsurge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Counterpoint
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-30%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Silence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Utter End
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Opt
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Vindicate
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Risky Shortcut
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Circle of Power
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Stock Up
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Starfall Invocation
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Cleansing Nova
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Massacre
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Helm of the Ghastlord
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
1%synergy
As Foretold
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Observed Stasis
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Timely Ward
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vile Consumption
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Relic of Legends
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Misleading Signpost
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Underground Sea
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Island
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Raffine's Tower
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Ruins
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy