Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Budget 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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bloodline Bidding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Winnowing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wintermoor Commander
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
97%synergy
Knight Exemplar
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
95%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
93%synergy
Knights' Charge
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
93%synergy
Valiant Knight
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
90%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
90%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
87%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Corpse Knight
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Worthy Knight
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Path to Exile
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Silverwing Squadron
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Midnight Reaper
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Foulmire Knight
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Haytham Kenway
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Elenda and Azor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Order of Midnight
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Wonder
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Westfold Rider
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Guardian of Faith
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Benalish Marshal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The Council of Four
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Shay Cormac
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Thistledown Liege
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cavalier of Night
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Triumphant Adventurer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sunstar Expansionist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Student of Warfare
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Entity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Metallic Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Despark
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Return to Dust
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Void Rend
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Dire Tactics
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Consider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Opt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Overkill
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Distant Melody
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Painful Truths
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Mighty
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Crippling Fear
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Path of the Enigma
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Risky Research
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Chivalric Alliance
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
History of Benalia
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Military Intelligence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Piracy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rally the Ranks
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Amazing Alliance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Paladin Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Secret Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Ichor Elixir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Pillar of Origins
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Prairie Stream
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Sunken Hollow
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Choked Estuary
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Port Town
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Temple of Deceit
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Thriving Moor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Thriving Isle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Thriving Heath
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Isle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-45%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy