Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir (Commander) - Core Knights

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knights' Charge
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
89%synergy
Knight Exemplar
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
88%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
83%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
83%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
83%synergy
Valiant Knight
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
82%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
79%synergy
Locthwain Lancer
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Wintermoor Commander
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
77%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
77%synergy
Murderous Rider
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
74%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
73%synergy
Corpse Knight
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
73%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
69%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Acclaimed Contender
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Worthy Knight
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
69%synergy
Midnight Reaper
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Foulmire Knight
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
63%synergy
Elenda and Azor
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Guardian of Faith
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Cavalier of Night
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Haytham Kenway
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Order of Midnight
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Knights of the Black Rose
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Westfold Rider
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
The Council of Four
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Wonder
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Benalish Marshal
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Breathless Knight
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Thistledown Liege
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Changeling Outcast
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cavalier of Gales
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Despark
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Void Rend
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Crib Swap
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Faithful Mending
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Time Wipe
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Painful Truths
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Mighty
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Palisade
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vanquisher's Banner
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
56%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
History of Benalia
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Paladin Class
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-28%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Choked Estuary
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Deceit
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Heath
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Moor
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-22%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-4%synergy