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
19%synergy
Winnowing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wintermoor Commander
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
97%synergy
Knight Exemplar
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
95%synergy
Knights' Charge
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
93%synergy
Valiant Knight
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
90%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
90%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
90%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
89%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
87%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
84%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Murderous Rider
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
82%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Corpse Knight
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Worthy Knight
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
75%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Midnight Reaper
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Foulmire Knight
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Haytham Kenway
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Elenda and Azor
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Order of Midnight
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Westfold Rider
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Wonder
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Benalish Marshal
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Guardian of Faith
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Shay Cormac
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
The Council of Four
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Thistledown Liege
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cavalier of Night
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Triumphant Adventurer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Breathless Knight
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sunstar Expansionist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Student of Warfare
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Entity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Metallic Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Despark
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Return to Dust
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Void Rend
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Dire Tactics
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Consider
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Opt
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Time Wipe
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Painful Truths
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Mighty
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Crippling Fear
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Path of the Enigma
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Risky Research
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
65%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Chivalric Alliance
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
History of Benalia
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Military Intelligence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Piracy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rally the Ranks
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Alliance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Secret Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Ichor Elixir
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Pillar of Origins
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Sunken Hollow
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Choked Estuary
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Port Town
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Deceit
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Thriving Moor
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Thriving Isle
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Thriving Heath
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Isle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-44%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy