Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dismember
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Deadly Rollick
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Unwind
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Snuff Out
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Ophidian Eye
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Lyse Hext
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Tataru Taru
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Tandem Lookout
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Krile Baldesion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Inkshield
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Rewind
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Misdirection
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Undermine
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Transpose
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Disallow
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Submerge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Press the Enemy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Brainsurge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Counterpoint
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Aetherspouts
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Unexplained Absence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Grim Tutor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Risky Shortcut
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Farewell
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Vindicate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Circle of Power
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Starfall Invocation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Cleansing Nova
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Massacre
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fated Clash
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Norn's Annex
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
As Foretold
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vile Consumption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Observed Stasis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Relic of Legends
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Island
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Underground Sea
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Tundra
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Scrubland
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Raffine's Tower
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Undercity Sewers
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Meticulous Archive
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Ruins
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-19%synergy