Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Aggro

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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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Scryfall
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Bloodline Bidding
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Winnowing
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
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5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Countryside
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
96%inclusion303 decks314 decks
92%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
95%inclusion298 decks314 decks
90%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
91%inclusion286 decks314 decks
86%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
89%inclusion279 decks314 decks
85%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
88%inclusion275 decks314 decks
84%synergy
Knights' Charge
86%inclusion269 decks314 decks
81%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
82%inclusion256 decks314 decks
78%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
79%inclusion248 decks314 decks
75%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
77%inclusion242 decks314 decks
72%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
76%inclusion240 decks314 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion258 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Valiant Knight
73%inclusion230 decks314 decks
70%synergy
Guardian of Faith
70%inclusion220 decks314 decks
67%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
69%inclusion216 decks314 decks
66%synergy
Corpse Knight
68%inclusion213 decks314 decks
57%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
67%inclusion210 decks314 decks
64%synergy
Herald's Horn
67%inclusion209 decks314 decks
62%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion208 decks314 decks
24%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
64%inclusion200 decks314 decks
61%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
62%inclusion195 decks314 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion85 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion77 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion72 decks314 decks
-9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion65 decks314 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion54 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion51 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion42 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion29 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
61%inclusion193 decks314 decks
53%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
61%inclusion191 decks314 decks
55%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
60%inclusion187 decks314 decks
56%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
56%inclusion177 decks314 decks
53%synergy
Elenda and Azor
56%inclusion175 decks314 decks
52%synergy
Haytham Kenway
55%inclusion161 decks291 decks
53%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
55%inclusion109 decks198 decks
53%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
53%inclusion108 decks204 decks
50%synergy
Midnight Reaper
53%inclusion166 decks314 decks
46%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
53%inclusion166 decks314 decks
50%synergy
Cavalier of Night
51%inclusion159 decks314 decks
48%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
50%inclusion156 decks314 decks
48%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
49%inclusion155 decks314 decks
47%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
49%inclusion154 decks314 decks
47%synergy
Worthy Knight
48%inclusion150 decks314 decks
45%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
47%inclusion149 decks314 decks
46%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
46%inclusion96 decks208 decks
42%synergy
Foulmire Knight
44%inclusion137 decks314 decks
41%synergy
Wonder
42%inclusion131 decks314 decks
37%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
41%inclusion129 decks314 decks
39%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
40%inclusion127 decks314 decks
38%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
36%inclusion114 decks314 decks
35%synergy
Westfold Rider
32%inclusion101 decks314 decks
31%synergy
Changeling Outcast
30%inclusion95 decks314 decks
27%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
30%inclusion95 decks314 decks
27%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
30%inclusion93 decks314 decks
29%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion91 decks314 decks
27%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
29%inclusion90 decks314 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion86 decks314 decks
21%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
27%inclusion85 decks314 decks
26%synergy
Order of Midnight
27%inclusion84 decks314 decks
25%synergy
Breathless Knight
26%inclusion83 decks314 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion66 decks261 decks
21%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
25%inclusion79 decks314 decks
24%synergy
The Council of Four
25%inclusion77 decks314 decks
21%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
25%inclusion77 decks314 decks
23%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
22%inclusion68 decks314 decks
20%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
19%inclusion60 decks314 decks
18%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
18%inclusion44 decks243 decks
17%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
18%inclusion53 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
15%inclusion48 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
14%inclusion45 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
14%inclusion44 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
14%inclusion43 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
13%inclusion42 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Benalish Marshal
13%inclusion41 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion143 decks314 decks
40%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
40%inclusion125 decks314 decks
35%synergy
Despark
39%inclusion122 decks314 decks
23%synergy
Void Rend
39%inclusion122 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion114 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion108 decks314 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion100 decks314 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion88 decks314 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion63 decks314 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
19%inclusion61 decks314 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion58 decks314 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion42 decks297 decks
12%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
14%inclusion44 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Crib Swap
14%inclusion43 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion42 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion37 decks314 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion35 decks314 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion35 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion35 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion34 decks314 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion30 decks314 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion29 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
7.3%inclusion23 decks314 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
7.3%inclusion23 decks314 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.1%inclusion19 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
36%inclusion114 decks314 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion113 decks314 decks
32%synergy
Raise the Palisade
27%inclusion85 decks314 decks
25%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
24%inclusion76 decks314 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion75 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
20%inclusion63 decks314 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion58 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion58 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion55 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion50 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion45 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion45 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion36 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion36 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.2%inclusion29 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
8.0%inclusion25 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion25 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Crippling Fear
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
6.4%inclusion20 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.1%inclusion19 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion135 decks314 decks
20%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
42%inclusion131 decks314 decks
38%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
39%inclusion122 decks314 decks
37%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
34%inclusion108 decks314 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion81 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
16%inclusion51 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
11%inclusion33 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion31 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.6%inclusion24 decks314 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion18 decks314 decks
-8%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.7%inclusion18 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.4%inclusion17 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.1%inclusion16 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
54%inclusion170 decks314 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
38%inclusion120 decks314 decks
30%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
33%inclusion103 decks314 decks
31%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
19%inclusion59 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion54 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion40 decks314 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion34 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
11%inclusion33 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion28 decks314 decks
-12%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion25 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
History of Benalia
8.0%inclusion25 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.3%inclusion23 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.3%inclusion23 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.0%inclusion22 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion21 decks314 decks
-7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion18 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
51%inclusion160 decks314 decks
49%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
8.0%inclusion25 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion172 decks314 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion85 decks314 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion56 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion55 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion54 decks314 decks
-17%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion51 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion44 decks286 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion47 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion33 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion32 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion28 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion22 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion294 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion291 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion151 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion151 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion130 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion129 decks314 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion116 decks314 decks
-13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
28%inclusion78 decks283 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion74 decks314 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion50 decks314 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion50 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion49 decks314 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion22 decks314 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion312 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion303 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion299 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion298 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion243 decks314 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion224 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion194 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion178 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion175 decks314 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion170 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion167 decks314 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion163 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion156 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion141 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion130 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion130 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
40%inclusion126 decks314 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion124 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion122 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion122 decks314 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion118 decks314 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion118 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion113 decks314 decks
20%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion112 decks314 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion109 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion105 decks314 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion104 decks314 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion102 decks314 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion100 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion100 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion86 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion86 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion85 decks314 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion85 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
27%inclusion84 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion82 decks314 decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion81 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion75 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion73 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion72 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion59 decks314 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion58 decks314 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion54 decks314 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion49 decks314 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion42 decks314 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion39 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion40 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion39 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion36 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
0%synergy