Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Zuko's Conviction
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Glider Staff
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knights' Charge
86%inclusion256 decks297 decks
82%synergy
Valiant Knight
84%inclusion249 decks297 decks
80%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
84%inclusion248 decks297 decks
79%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
82%inclusion244 decks297 decks
79%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
80%inclusion237 decks297 decks
77%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
79%inclusion236 decks297 decks
77%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
79%inclusion236 decks297 decks
76%synergy
Worthy Knight
78%inclusion231 decks297 decks
75%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
78%inclusion231 decks297 decks
75%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
77%inclusion228 decks297 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda and Azor
73%inclusion217 decks297 decks
69%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
73%inclusion216 decks297 decks
68%synergy
Midnight Reaper
72%inclusion214 decks297 decks
65%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
71%inclusion212 decks297 decks
66%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
71%inclusion210 decks297 decks
67%synergy
Foulmire Knight
70%inclusion209 decks297 decks
68%synergy
Murderous Rider
70%inclusion208 decks297 decks
62%synergy
Knight Exemplar
70%inclusion207 decks297 decks
65%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
69%inclusion206 decks297 decks
66%synergy
Corpse Knight
68%inclusion203 decks297 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Xerex Strobe-Knight
63%inclusion187 decks297 decks
62%synergy
Order of Midnight
63%inclusion187 decks297 decks
62%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
63%inclusion186 decks297 decks
57%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
62%inclusion183 decks297 decks
56%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
60%inclusion178 decks297 decks
56%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
59%inclusion175 decks297 decks
57%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
58%inclusion171 decks297 decks
54%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
53%inclusion157 decks297 decks
52%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
50%inclusion148 decks297 decks
49%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
47%inclusion140 decks297 decks
46%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
46%inclusion137 decks297 decks
45%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
40%inclusion120 decks297 decks
38%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
39%inclusion115 decks297 decks
38%synergy
Westfold Rider
38%inclusion114 decks297 decks
37%synergy
Syr Elenora, the Discerning
38%inclusion113 decks297 decks
38%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
37%inclusion109 decks297 decks
30%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
36%inclusion108 decks297 decks
34%synergy
The Council of Four
34%inclusion100 decks297 decks
30%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
33%inclusion98 decks297 decks
32%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
32%inclusion96 decks297 decks
32%synergy
Haytham Kenway
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Thistledown Liege
31%inclusion92 decks297 decks
30%synergy
Benalish Marshal
30%inclusion88 decks297 decks
29%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
28%inclusion84 decks297 decks
26%synergy
Breathless Knight
28%inclusion82 decks297 decks
26%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
27%inclusion80 decks297 decks
26%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
24%inclusion70 decks297 decks
23%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
24%inclusion70 decks297 decks
23%synergy
Changeling Outcast
23%inclusion69 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
21%inclusion63 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
19%inclusion57 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Mirror Entity
19%inclusion55 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the Last Breath
19%inclusion55 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Shay Cormac
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Elder Arthur Maxson
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Zhalfirin Lancer
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Basri's Lieutenant
11%inclusion34 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
11%inclusion33 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
10%inclusion31 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Fell Horseman
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
8.4%inclusion25 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion176 decks297 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
57%inclusion168 decks297 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion168 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
49%inclusion146 decks297 decks
44%synergy
Return to Dust
48%inclusion143 decks297 decks
44%synergy
Mortify
27%inclusion79 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion75 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion68 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Crib Swap
20%inclusion59 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Void Rend
19%inclusion55 decks297 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
-27%synergy
Gods Willing
14%inclusion42 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion39 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion37 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
68%inclusion202 decks297 decks
63%synergy
Read the Bones
55%inclusion162 decks297 decks
50%synergy
Time Wipe
50%inclusion148 decks297 decks
43%synergy
Painful Truths
49%inclusion146 decks297 decks
46%synergy
Fell the Mighty
43%inclusion128 decks297 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
41%inclusion122 decks297 decks
37%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion71 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Crippling Fear
21%inclusion63 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Path of the Enigma
20%inclusion59 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion29 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
6.7%inclusion20 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
6.4%inclusion19 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Circle of Loyalty
48%inclusion144 decks297 decks
46%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
46%inclusion137 decks297 decks
44%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
44%inclusion132 decks297 decks
43%synergy
Herald's Horn
43%inclusion127 decks297 decks
38%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
37%inclusion111 decks297 decks
34%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
34%inclusion101 decks297 decks
33%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
22%inclusion65 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion57 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion54 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.4%inclusion22 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
35%inclusion103 decks297 decks
31%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
34%inclusion102 decks297 decks
31%synergy
Paladin Class
21%inclusion63 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
20%inclusion60 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
18%inclusion53 decks297 decks
12%synergy
History of Benalia
16%inclusion47 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
9.1%inclusion27 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Knightly Valor
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
23%inclusion69 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
13%inclusion40 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Invasion of Belenon
8.4%inclusion25 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion139 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion112 decks297 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion44 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion31 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.4%inclusion25 decks297 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion248 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion222 decks297 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion205 decks297 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
54%inclusion161 decks297 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
54%inclusion159 decks297 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion140 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion103 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion84 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
22%inclusion64 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Ichor Elixir
18%inclusion53 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion46 decks297 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion37 decks297 decks
-37%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion296 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion294 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion294 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion253 decks297 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion225 decks297 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
74%inclusion220 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion211 decks297 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
69%inclusion205 decks297 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Silence
65%inclusion194 decks297 decks
46%synergy
Port Town
65%inclusion193 decks297 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion191 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
64%inclusion190 decks297 decks
47%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
63%inclusion187 decks297 decks
52%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion184 decks297 decks
37%synergy
Choked Estuary
60%inclusion177 decks297 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Deceit
59%inclusion175 decks297 decks
41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
58%inclusion171 decks297 decks
41%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion145 decks297 decks
40%synergy
Thriving Moor
46%inclusion137 decks297 decks
42%synergy
Thriving Isle
46%inclusion136 decks297 decks
41%synergy
Thriving Heath
45%inclusion135 decks297 decks
41%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion67 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion56 decks297 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion51 decks297 decks
-18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion46 decks297 decks
-25%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion40 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion35 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion34 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion34 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion33 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
10%inclusion31 decks297 decks
-29%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion31 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.1%inclusion24 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.1%inclusion24 decks297 decks
-23%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
-31%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
3%synergy